Baked Mozzarella in Carrozza is a delightful appetizer to serve hot, easy to make and very tasty. It is the lighter version of the classic fried mozzarella in carrozza. If you want, you can also try the mozzarella in carrozza in an air fryer. Mozzarella in carrozza is also great as an alternative for lunch or dinner instead of a savory pie. When baked, it becomes crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and you can also serve it to accompany an aperitif. Here in Venice, it is served as a cicchetto alongside a spritz. Now let’s see how to make baked mozzarella in carrozza, and if you try it, let me know. Barbara

I recommend you also try:

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 6
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients to Make Baked Mozzarella in Carrozza

6 slices white sandwich bread
1 mozzarella
3.5 oz cooked ham
2 eggs
as needed flour
as needed breadcrumbs

How to Prepare Baked Mozzarella in Carrozza

Let’s start preparing Baked Mozzarella in Carrozza by cutting the white sandwich bread slices in half,
place a slice of mozzarella in the center,
and some cooked ham,
cover with another slice of white bread and press the edges well.
Pass each mozzarella in carrozza first in flour,
then in beaten egg
and finally in breadcrumbs, pressing well on the edges.
As you prepare them, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray with some extra virgin olive oil.
Bake in a preheated convection oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Turn the mozzarella halfway through cooking and spray this side with oil as well.
Serve the baked mozzarella in carrozza hot.