Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printable)
Golden, crunchy rolls filled with gooey melted cheese; ready in 20 minutes and great with marinara.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 8 sticks mozzarella cheese or optional cheddar
03 - 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; line a baking tray with parchment if using oven.
02 - Use a rolling pin to flatten each bread slice to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
03 - Place one cheese stick at the edge of each bread slice and roll tightly, using a small amount of melted butter to seal the seam.
04 - Brush the exterior of each roll up evenly with melted butter. Combine grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs, then sprinkle over the buttered roll ups.
05 - Place roll ups seam-side-down on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp, turning once if pan frying for even browning.
06 - Transfer roll ups to a serving platter and serve warm with marinara sauce or preferred dip.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get perfectly gooey cheese and that coveted golden crunch, all with kitchen staples.
- They hit the spot for late-night snacks, get-togethers, or whenever someone yells for 'something fun' to eat.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to seal the edges with butter—half the cheese leaked onto the tray in excitement, leaving hollow shells (still good, but what a mess).
- Brushing butter generously and rolling tightly makes sure every bite is crunchy and filled with goo.
03 -
- Using day-old bread holds up better and crisps faster than super-fresh slices.
- Pinch the seams closed after rolling for zero cheese leaks.