Step 1: Prep Your Sandwich Situation Lay out your bread slices and pat the mozzarella dry with paper towels (wet cheese = sad, soggy results). If you’re using any extras like basil or prosciutto, have them ready to go.

Step 2: Build Your Carrozza Make sandwiches by layering mozzarella between two slices of bread. If you’re adding basil, prosciutto, or sun-dried tomatoes, layer them with the cheese. Press the edges firmly together to seal — you want that cheese to stay put when it starts melting.

Step 3: Make the Egg Bath In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. You want this smooth and seasoned — it’s basically the magic coating that makes everything golden and delicious.

Step 4: Heat That Oil Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. You’ll know it’s ready when a drop of egg mixture sizzles immediately but doesn’t go crazy. We’re looking for a gentle, controlled sizzle here.

Step 5: Dip and Fry Like a Pro Working one at a time, dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, letting it soak for just a few seconds on each side. You want it coated but not completely soggy.

Carefully place the sandwich in the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. The cheese should be melted and maybe threatening to ooze out a little (that’s the good stuff right there).

Step 6: Drain and Serve Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for just a minute, then serve immediately while the cheese is still molten and stretchy.