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Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches

As girls, my sisters and I always helped our mother make these hearty melted cheese sandwiches. Served with a robust tomato sauce for dipping, they made a quick, nutritious lunch or dinner. Nowadays, I prepare them for my husband and our two teen sons here on Long Island.

4 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 35 min.

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 teaspoon grape jelly
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SANDWICHES:
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 slices sourdough bread (3/4 inch thick)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic;
cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, jelly, oregano, basil,
salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered,
for 20 minutes, stirring several times.
Meanwhile, for sandwiches, arrange cheese on four slices of bread to
within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining bread. In a shallow

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Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches (continued)

Directions (continued)

bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Dip sandwiches in egg
mixture.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add two
sandwiches; toast over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or
until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining
sandwiches and butter. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping. Yield:
4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 726 calories, 43 g fat (23 g saturated fat), 217 mg cholesterol, 1,615 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 32 g protein.