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Grilled Cheese Roll Ups Recipe

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Grilled Cheese Roll Ups are a fun, melty twist on classic grilled cheese sandwiches. Using soft white bread flattened thinly and rolled around your favorite melty cheese, these crispy, golden-brown roll ups make a perfect snack or appetizer. Buttered and cooked in a skillet until all sides are crisp and the cheese is gooey inside, they combine creamy cheese with a crunchy exterior for a delightful bite.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 8–10 slices of soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed

Cheese

  • 8–10 slices of melting cheese (Cheddar, American, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Provolone)

Butter

  • 4–5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened or melted

Optional Seasonings

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (to mix with butter)
  • Pinch of paprika (to sprinkle on cheese before rolling)
  • Small sprinkle of dried Italian herbs (to sprinkle on cheese before rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread: Carefully remove the crusts from each bread slice with a sharp knife to make rolling easier. Place each slice on a flat surface and use a rolling pin to gently but firmly flatten the bread until it’s about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick, rolling in multiple directions for even thinness. Repeat for all slices.
  2. Add the Cheese: Trim cheese slices if they are larger than the bread to prevent leakage. Place one slice or a neat line of shredded cheese along one edge of each flattened bread slice, leaving about 1/4 inch border. Sprinkle optional paprika or dried herbs over the cheese if using.
  3. Roll ‘Em Up: Starting from the cheese edge, tightly roll each bread slice into a compact cylinder. The moisture and pressure should help seal the roll; if needed, pinch the seam or place roll seam-side down while preparing others.
  4. Butter the Rolls: Choose one method: (1) Melt butter and brush evenly over the exterior of each roll using a pastry brush; or (2) Spread softened butter thinly and evenly over the outside of each roll.
  5. Grill to Perfection: Heat a large non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-low to medium heat. Place roll-ups seam-side down and cook without overcrowding, 2-4 minutes per first side until golden brown. Use tongs to turn rolls to other sides, cooking 1-2 minutes per side until all sides are crispy and cheese is melted, total cooking time about 5-8 minutes.
  6. Serve Immediately: Remove from skillet and serve hot to enjoy the perfectly crispy exterior and gooey melty cheese inside.

Notes

  • Use the softest and freshest white bread possible for easy rolling without tearing.
  • Adjust cheese type according to your flavor preference; American cheese offers the creamiest melt.
  • If using shredded cheese, be careful not to overfill to avoid leakage.
  • Butter can be salted or unsalted; omit additional salt if using salted butter.
  • Cook on medium-low heat to ensure cheese melts fully before the bread burns.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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