Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printable)
Golden, crunchy roll ups filled with melted cheese; quick to bake or pan-fry. Great snack or party bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 8 sticks mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese
03 - 4 tablespoons melted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat for pan frying.
02 - Flatten each slice of bread to approximately 1/4 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
03 - Place one cheese stick on the edge of each bread slice. Roll up tightly, sealing the edge with a small amount of melted butter.
04 - Brush the exterior of each roll up with melted butter.
05 - Mix Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered roll ups.
06 - Set roll ups seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
07 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the exterior is golden and crisp. If pan frying, cook while turning for even browning.
08 - Serve hot accompanied by marinara or preferred dipping sauce.
# Expert Pointers:
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- You’ll know the secret joy of crispy, golden bread giving way to a molten cheese center—no utensils required.
- These roll ups turned my last-minute gatherings into something everyone remembered, even when I didn’t have much in the pantry.
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- If you’re too gentle with the butter, you’ll miss out on the crispiness—don’t be shy.
- Trying different cheeses taught me that using sticks or chunks instead of shreds keeps the centers neat and melty without leaking.
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- Damp bread makes sad roll ups: always use fresh, dry slices for perfect crunch.
- Letting the roll ups rest a minute out of the oven means molten cheese won’t take you by surprise—learned the hard way!