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Fior di Nonna Caprese

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Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 oz. Grande Bocconcini Fresh Mozzarella, 2 slices (1 ball)
  • 1 oz. Tomato, sliced
  • 1 oz. Eggplant, grilled
  • 1⁄2 oz. Prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 2 oz. Portobello mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
  • 5 slices Wonton wrappers
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 oz. Marinara sauce
  • 1⁄2 oz. Grande Sopraffina® Ricotta
  • 1 basil leaf

Directions

  1. Arrange one slice of Grande Bocconicini Fresh Mozzarella on a plate and top with sliced tomato, grilled eggplant, prosciutto, sliced portobello mushrooms and finish with another slice of Grande Bocconcini Fresh Mozzarella.
  2. Wrap the stacked ingredients in 5 wonton wrappers.
  3. Create a breading station by placing flour, eggs and bread crumbs into individual bowls.
  4. Dredge the wonton wrapped ingredients in flour, coat with eggs, roll into bread crumbs.
  5. In a deep fryer preheated to 350°F, gently place breaded Fior di Nonna into oil and fry until golden brown. Approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. On plate, place marinara sauce to coat bottom of plate, place fried Fior di Nonna onto center of plate.
  7. Finish with dollop of Grande Sopraffina Ricotta and basil leaf.

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