Pandorato

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: RecipeThing user saymyname

Serves 4 people

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese (plain or smoked or a combo)
  • 4 slices prosciutto (paper-thin slices)
  • 8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove, bruised with the side of a knife

Directions

  1. Place the mozzarella slices and prosciutto between the bread slices to make 4 sandwiches.

  2. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl/pie plate.

  3. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat.

  4. Heat the oil, butter, and garlic in a medium skillet until the garlic begins to sizzle and turns golden; discard the garlic.

  5. Add the sandwiches and cook over med-low heat until the bread is golden and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes on each side.

  6. Cut in half and serve immediately.

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