Spiedini alla Romana -- Fried Cheese and Bread with

Name: Spiedini alla Romana -- Fried Cheese and Bread with Anchovy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread; 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced; Egg and water wash; Bread crumbs, seasoned with parmesan cheese, parsley, basil and oregano; Olive oil for frying; Anchovy sauce; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cans (2 oz. each) anchovies, flat; 1/3 cup butter; 3 tbsp. capers, plain

Servings: persons

1
Prepare the bread by trimming off all crusts and forming a long squared loaf.
2
Slice the loaf every 1 inch almost all the way through the loaf.
3
Do not cut it fully through.
4
Slice the mozzarella cheese to about the same size as the bread.
5
Place a slice of cheese in each of the slices of the bread.
6
Press all the slices closed.
7
(Make sure cheese is slightly below the edges of the bread and do not show through.)
8
Lightly flour the entire loaf.
9
Dip the cheese stuffed loaf in the egg and water wash (slightly beaten egg and a small amount of water) and then into the seasoned breadcrumbs.
10
Make sure the entire loaf is coated in breadcrumbs.
11
Allow to dry on a rack.
12
Heat the olive oil and dry the loaf, on all sides, until just golden brown.
13
If the loaf is sealed well with the breadcrumbs, the cheese will not run out.
14
Prepare the anchovy sauce by heating the olive oil in a small suace pan.
15
Add the garlic and anchovies.
16
Simmer for about 15 minutes on low hear.
17
Add the butter and capers then heat until the butter is melted.
18
Serve the anchovy sauce hot, on the side of the Spiedini, allowing the guests to dip the bread and cheese into the anchovy sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf Italian bread, 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced, Egg and water wash, Bread crumbs, seasoned with parmesan cheese, parsley, basil and oregano, and more.

Yes, Spiedini alla Romana -- Fried Cheese and Bread with Anchovy Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiedini alla Romana -- Fried Cheese and Bread with Anchovy Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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