Cuscinetti Filanti

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 8 slices white bread
  • 8 slices proscuitto
  • 8 thin slices mozzarella
  • Black peppercorns, roughly cracked
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 1 cup milk, or more, if needed
  • 1 cup flour, or more, if needed

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in pan to 380 degrees.
  2. Place 1 slice of proscuitto on a slice of bread.
  3. Cover with a slice of mozzarella.
  4. Season with peppercorns.
  5. Tear a sage leaf into 4 pieces and place one on each corner of the cheese.
  6. Cover with another slice of proscuitto, then mozzarella, and then bread.
  7. Press down the sandwich firmly.
  8. Trim off crusts and cut sandwich into halves or quarters.
  9. Dip pieces into milk first, then flour, then eggs.
  10. Fry for 30 seconds on each side.
  11. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

785 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.9g 30% DV
Total Fat 40.4g 52% DV
Carbs 91.1g 33% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 23.3g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 504.5mg 22% DV
Potassium 338.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 82mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 119.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 363.5mg 28% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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