Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printable)

Golden, crunchy roll ups with melted cheese, brushed with butter and Parmesan—ready in 20 minutes; great for parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat if opting to pan fry.
02 - Use a rolling pin to flatten each bread slice to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
03 - Place a cheese stick along one edge of each flattened bread slice and roll tightly, sealing the edge with a small amount of melted butter.
04 - Brush the exterior of each roll up with melted butter.
05 - Mix together Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs; sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered roll ups.
06 - Position the roll ups seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, or prepare for pan frying.
07 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp, or pan fry while turning, until evenly browned.
08 - Serve hot with marinara sauce or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get the kind of cheese pull that makes people go wow after the first bite.
  • They're simple enough to whip up on a weeknight but special enough to make folks think you planned ahead.
02 -
  • If you skip flattening the bread, the rolls tend to pop open and lose their shape (speaking from messy experience here).
  • Baking on parchment means there’s no frantic cheese scraping later—trust me, you’ll thank yourself for the easy cleanup.
03 -
  • Always allow the roll ups to rest just a minute or two before serving so the cheese inside settles and doesn’t burn fingers.
  • Pressing the seam down on the tray helps everything stay together—no unravelling roll ups on your watch!

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