Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printer-Friendly)
Golden, crunchy roll-ups stuffed with melted cheese, brushed with butter and herbs. Bake or pan-fry and serve warm.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 8 sticks mozzarella cheese or cheddar, optional
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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for pan frying.
02 - With a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
03 - Position a cheese stick on one edge of each bread slice and roll up tightly, sealing the edge with a dab of melted butter.
04 - Brush the exterior of each roll up with melted butter for a crisp finish.
05 - Mix together Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered roll ups.
06 - Place roll ups seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray if baking, or directly into a preheated skillet.
07 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp, or pan fry, turning occasionally for even browning.
08 - Present warm with marinara or your preferred dipping sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Once you master the trick to rolling, these cheesy bites turn out perfectly crunchy every single time—it feels almost unfairly easy.
- Melted cheese and buttery bread are irresistible, but it’s the savory Parmesan dusting that made these my go-to for impromptu movie nights.
02 -
- Don’t skip sealing the bread edge—without the butter ‘glue’, the roll ups try to unravel mid bake.
- Baking transforms the bread into a crisp shell, but pan frying can make corners even crunchier if you want some dramatic texture.
03 -
- Leave the bread out for an hour before starting—slightly dry slices roll and brown better than ultra-fresh ones.
- Use a pastry brush for even butter coverage; your hands will thank you and the roll ups will be perfectly crisp all the way around.