How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
American · Easy · 16 min · 4 servings
These crispy grilled cheese roll ups take classic sandwich flavors and transform them into fun pinwheel shaped bites that kids find irresistible. The bread is flattened rolled around melted cheese and toasted in butter until golden making them the perfect dippable dinner kids cannot put down.
Why this recipe works
This Grilled Cheese Roll Ups recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 16 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 340 calories with 13g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 8 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed
- 1.5 cups shredded American cheese
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 cup tomato soup for dipping
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Flatten the Bread
Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread firmly until it is thin and pliable enough to roll without cracking. Removing the crusts before flattening makes the bread much easier to roll tightly.
Step 2: Add Cheese and Roll
Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of shredded American cheese across each flattened bread slice going all the way to the edges then roll each slice up tightly into a log shape pressing the seam side down to seal.
Step 3: Butter and Season
Mix the softened butter with garlic powder and dried parsley then brush or spread the seasoned butter all over the outside of each roll. This gives the roll ups a flavorful golden crust when they hit the pan.
Step 4: Toast Until Golden
Cook the roll ups seam side down in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes turning them every minute or so to brown all sides evenly until crispy and golden. Serve with warm tomato soup for dipping.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- American cheese → shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- white sandwich bread → whole wheat bread
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Rolling the bread before it is properly flattened which causes it to crack and unravel in the pan
- Cooking on heat that is too high which burns the outside while leaving the cheese unmelted inside
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 340 calories, 13g protein, 34g carbs, 18g fat, 1g fiber.
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