Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Print)
Golden, crunchy roll ups filled with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan, ready in 20 minutes for snacking or parties.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main
01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 8 sticks mozzarella 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 heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for pan frying.
02 - Using a rolling pin, roll each bread slice flat to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
03 - Position a mozzarella cheese stick at the edge of each flattened bread slice and roll securely, sealing the edge with a small amount of melted butter.
04 - Lightly brush the exterior of each roll up with melted butter to coat evenly.
05 - Mix Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs together; sprinkle the blend evenly over the buttered roll ups.
06 - Place roll ups seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray.
07 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp, or pan fry turning to ensure even coloration.
08 - Serve warm with marinara or preferred dipping sauce.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They demand almost no prep and disappear even faster than you expect—truly a secret weapon when surprise guests show up.
- It became my go-to because even picky eaters claim seconds, and dipping them is half the fun.
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- If you skip sealing the roll with butter, the cheese will ooze out everywhere while baking.
- Once I tried rushing the oven time, but patience hands you way more crunch—so don't pull them early.
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- Resist the urge to use multigrain bread—it tends to crack instead of roll.
- Freezing pre-made, unbaked roll ups saves the day for last-minute guests—bake straight from frozen, adding 2 minutes.