Description
These Grilled Cheese Roll Ups are a fun and delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Soft white bread is flattened and rolled with your favorite melting cheese, then buttered and grilled to crispy, golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these roll ups offer gooey cheese wrapped in a crunchy exterior with optional seasonings for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8–10 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
Cheese
- 8–10 slices melting cheese of choice (Cheddar, American, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Provolone)
Butter and Seasonings
- 4–5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened or melted
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: Pinch of paprika
- Optional: Small sprinkle of dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Carefully remove crusts from bread slices. Flatten each slice with a rolling pin until about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick, rolling in multiple directions for even thinness.
- Add the Cheese: Trim cheese slices if needed to fit bread edges. Place cheese along one edge of flattened bread, leaving a small border. Sprinkle optional paprika or herbs if using.
- Roll ‘Em Up: Starting at cheese edge, tightly roll the bread into a compact cylinder. Pinch seam or place seam-side down to keep rolls intact.
- Butter the Rolls: Either brush rolls with melted butter or spread softened butter evenly over exterior surfaces.
- Grill to Perfection: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Place rolls seam-side down, cook 2-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Turn rolls every 1-2 minutes until all sides are browned and cheese is melted, total about 5-8 minutes.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from skillet and serve hot to enjoy crispy bread and gooey cheese.
Notes
- Using very soft and fresh white bread helps prevent tearing while rolling.
- Select cheese slices smaller than bread edges to avoid excess cheese leaking.
- Maintain medium-low heat to ensure cheese melts before crust burns.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Optional seasonings add extra aroma and taste but are not necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled cheese roll ups, crispy cheese rolls, snack recipe, cheesy roll ups, easy grilled cheese
