Spedini Alla Romana

Submitted by Chef #849439

"Little sandwiches with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 sandwiches
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 4 slices white bread
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• flour (for dredging)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Place one slice of bread on working surface, then place 2 slices of prosciutto and 2 slices of mozzarella on top of bread and then place another slice of bread on top.
2. Trim the crusts, cut in half forming 2 rectangles and place 2 toothpicks through each of the rectangular sandwiches to hold together. Repeat using other 2 slices of bread, mozzarella, and prosciuto.
3. Dredge each spedini in flour then dip in egg, covering all sides.
4. Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
5. Place spedini in pan and fry on both sides until brown.
6. Place spedini in serving plates and remove the toothpicks.