Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printable Version)

Bread rolled around mozzarella, brushed with butter and Parmesan, baked or pan-fried until golden and crisp.

# What You Need:

01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed

02 - 8 sticks mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese, each about 3 inches long

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

04 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

07 - Salt, to taste

08 - Black pepper, to taste

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for pan frying.

02 - Using a rolling pin, roll each bread slice to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.

03 - Place a cheese stick on the edge of each bread slice and roll tightly; use a small amount of melted butter to seal the edge.

04 - Brush the exterior of each roll up with melted butter to evenly coat.

05 - In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian herbs; sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered roll ups.

06 - Place roll ups seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

07 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, or pan fry, turning occasionally for even coloration.

08 - Serve warm with marinara sauce or preferred dip.

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Friends will swear you deep fried these, and only you will know it's just a bit of melted butter and a hot oven.
It’s nearly impossible not to sneak a roll up straight off the tray, and everyone—kids especially—asks for seconds.

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If you rush the rolling, the bread will tear and the cheese may escape—work patiently and keep the bread even.
Letting the rolls cool for just 2 minutes after baking means you won't burn your fingers, and the cheese stays inside instead of spilling out.

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Let bread slices sit uncovered for five minutes; slightly dried bread rolls tighter and holds shape better.
Mix your Parmesan with panko or crushed cornflakes for a seriously crunchy coating that everyone will ask about.