Fried stuffed mozzarella: calorie counting prohibited

Impossible to resist the mozzarella stuffed with cooked and fried ham, as well as its tastier variations. Here’s how it is prepared.

There are some delicious recipes that once tried become a drug . So if your willpower falters when it comes to food, stay away from fried stuffed mozzarella. Among the quick finger foods (or snacks for aperitifs) that you can serve in less than 20 minutes , this flavor bomb, with its ham-based filling, will conquer everyone. As mentioned, avoid counting calories: quick fried mozzarella is worth a try.

Who knows who came up with the brilliant idea of ​​preparing this dish. He certainly knew a lot about tasty flavors especially since the ham filling is not the only one you can take out. In fact, we will give you some advice to prepare fried mozzarella in a pan in different variations , from that with broccoli to that with pesto. Ready to put on an apron?

How to prepare the recipe for stuffed and fried mozzarella

1. First, drain the mozzarella from the preservation liquid and pat it dry with kitchen paper.
2. Cut a cap and hollow out the inside of the mozzarella with a small knife.
3. Transfer the inside of the mozzarella on a cutting board together with the cooked ham and cut everything quickly with a knife.
4. Fill the mozzarella again with the mixture obtained and close each of it with its cap.
5. Pass them first in the flour , then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs .
6. Heat two fingers of oil in a pan and fry the mozzarella on both sides, until it is golden brown.
7. Drain it with a slotted spoon and pass it on absorbent paper before serving.

Fried mozzarella: delicious variations

It goes without saying that this treasure chest of fried flavor lends itself to countless variations. Among the tastiest is mozzarella stuffed with broccoli and fried anchovies in batter . To prepare it, sauté a handful of broccoli in a pan with oil, garlic and chilli, then chop them with a knife and season with salt. Dig the center of the mozzarella according to the recipe, add a little vegetables and two anchovy fillets. Close well and after having prepared a batter with 200 g of very cold sparkling water and 150 g of flour, dip your mozzarella and fry in deep oil.

Another tasty idea is to prepare fried mozzarella stuffed with pesto . Again it is a good idea to mix the pesto with the mozzarella removed from the center and then stuff it again. As for frying, the steps are the same as in the traditional recipe.

You just have to give vent to your gluttony to make other tasty versions. Here are some combinations to try: sausage and mushrooms, speck and mozzarella or even tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano . What do you think of this mozzarella in carrozza upgrade?

storage

Since this is a fried recipe, we advise you to consume it as soon as it is made . If you have any leftovers, consume it as soon as possible by heating it in the oven for a few minutes.