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Fried Eggs with Mozzarella: A Melted, Comforting Delight for Any Occasion
Discover these irresistible fried eggs with melting mozzarella - a simple, indulgent dish that suits brunch, late-night suppers or any moment in need of comfort.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 8 very fresh eggs
- ✓ 200 g mozzarella (fiordilatte)
- ✓ 60 g butter
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
These Sicilian-style fried eggs with mozzarella are the epitome of simple comfort - the kind of dish that feels cosy, familiar and utterly satisfying.
Adding slices of soft, melting fiordilatte turns ordinary eggs into something truly irresistible: the mozzarella bubbles gently in the heat, blending with the whites to create a creamy, golden layer that delights both adults and children.
Perfect for an easy midweek supper or a relaxed Sunday brunch, this charming recipe shows how just a few good ingredients can create a moment of pure indulgence.
And if you serve them in traditional terracotta pans, you’ll have a dish that’s every bit as beautiful as it is delicious - an effortless way to impress your guests with rustic Sicilian flair.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Grease four small terracotta pans with butter.
- 2
Arrange the sliced mozzarella in the pans and season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Crack two eggs over the mozzarella in each pan.
- 4
Bake at 200°C for about 15 minutes, until the whites are set and the mozzarella has melted beautifully.
- 5
Serve piping hot while the cheese is still gloriously stretchy.
💡 Tips and Variations
For extra flavour, add slices of fresh tomato or a sprinkle of basil or oregano before baking.
For a richer taste, swap fiordilatte for buffalo mozzarella - its creaminess takes this dish to the next level.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 5 minutes before serving.
- • Avoid freezing, as mozzarella loses its texture when thawed.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this dish with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a fruity, lightly spiced Sicilian red wine served at 14–16°C - the perfect complement to the richness of eggs and melted cheese.
Thank you for trying my fried eggs with mozzarella - a simple, comforting dish that’s sure to become a favourite.
Share it with family and friends, and enjoy every wonderfully melting bite!
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