Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printable)
Golden, crunchy bread rolls filled with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, brushed with butter and baked or pan-fried.
# What You 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 and pepper, to taste
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or place a nonstick skillet over medium heat for pan-frying.
02 - Using a rolling pin, roll each slice of bread to about 1/4-inch thickness.
03 - Position a cheese stick along one edge of each bread slice and roll up tightly, sealing the end with a small amount of melted butter.
04 - Brush the exterior of each roll up with melted butter. Combine grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs; sprinkle the mixture evenly over the roll ups.
05 - Place the prepared roll ups seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp, or pan fry, turning frequently for even browning.
07 - Serve warm alongside marinara sauce or preferred dipping sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They're dangerously easy—you can whip up a whole batch before anyone notices you're snacking.
- The first bite delivers both crunch and gooey cheese in a way that makes dipping optional, not required.
02 -
- If you skip sealing the seam, the cheese tends to leak out and burn on the tray—learned that after my first batch.
- Brushing the roll ups with a heavy hand of butter is the secret to that shatteringly crisp finish.
03 -
- Let the filled roll ups rest for a minute before baking to help prevent splits and leaks.
- A sprinkle of Parmesan mid-way through baking adds extra golden crunch on top.