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Fried eggs with mozzarella

Fried Eggs with Mozzarella: A Melting Delight for Every Occasion

Discover how to prepare delicious fried eggs with mozzarella, a simple and delightful dish perfect for any occasion!

Author: Vito Costa • Published on: August 7, 2018
Categories: Quick recipes Main courses
Tags: butter mozzarella cheese black pepper salt eggs
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Prep Time
5 minutes
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Cook Time
15 minutes
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Servings
Serves 4
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Difficulty
Easy
💰 Low
🗓️ All year round
⭐ 4.9/5

🛒 Ingredients

  • ✓ 8 very fresh eggs
  • ✓ 200 g mozzarella
  • ✓ 60 g butter
  • ✓ Salt to taste
  • ✓ Freshly ground black pepper to taste

📊 Nutritional Information

Calories
350 kcal
Protein
20 g
Fat
28 g
Carbohydrates
3 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugars
1 g
Sodium
550 mg

Fried eggs with mozzarella are a dish that encapsulates the simplicity and deliciousness of Sicilian cuisine. 
This recipe adds a touch of melting mozzarella to classic fried eggs, creating a quick yet flavourful second course. 
The mozzarella, with its melting texture, blends with the egg whites into a flavourful balance that captivates both adults and children. 
Ideal for a Sunday brunch or an informal dinner, this dish pays homage to the Sicilian culinary tradition, where eggs often take centre stage in numerous recipes. 
Serving them in terracotta dishes makes the presentation even more scenic and appealing, perfect for impressing your guests with simplicity.

👨‍🍳 Preparation

  1. 1

    Grease four terracotta dishes with butter.

  2. 2

    Distribute the sliced mozzarella in the dishes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Break two eggs into each dish over the mozzarella.

  4. 4

    Bake at 200°C for about 15 minutes, until the egg whites set and the mozzarella melts.

  5. 5

    Serve the fried eggs with mozzarella piping hot.

💡 Tips and Variations

For a more flavourful variation, add slices of fresh tomato or herbs like basil or oregano before baking. You can also substitute the mozzarella with buffalo mozzarella for a more intense taste.

📦 Storage

  • • Store in the fridge for up to 1 day.
  • • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 5 minutes before serving.
  • • Do not freeze to prevent the mozzarella from losing texture.

🍷 Pairing

Pair the dish with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red wine with a fruity and slightly spicy flavour, served at a temperature of 14-16°C.

Thank you for following my recipe for fried eggs with mozzarella. I hope this simple and tasty dish becomes one of your favourites. Try it and share it with friends and family!

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