Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printable)

Golden crunchy roll ups with melty cheese and garlic, perfect for parties or snacks

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed

→ Cheese Filling

02 - 8 sticks mozzarella cheese or cheddar (about 1 oz each)

→ Egg Wash

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tbsp milk

→ Breadcrumb Coating

05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Frying

11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Using a rolling pin, gently flatten each bread slice until thin and pliable.
02 - Place a cheese stick at one end of each flattened bread slice. Roll up tightly to enclose the cheese completely.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until fully combined.
04 - In another shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Dip each roll up in the egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly on all sides.
06 - Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
07 - Fry roll ups in batches, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
08 - Transfer fried roll ups to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The crunch to cheese ratio is absolutely perfect every single time
02 -
  • Letting the bread sit for 5 minutes after flattening makes it more pliable and less likely to tear when rolling
  • Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature dramatically, so work in small batches of 3 to 4 at a time
03 -
  • Use tongs to turn the roll ups instead of a fork to avoid piercing the coating
  • Keep finished roll ups warm in a 200F oven while frying remaining batches

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