Crispy Cheesy Roll Ups (Printable Version)
Golden crunchy roll ups with melty mozzarella and garlic, perfect for parties or snacking.
# What You 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
→ For Frying
11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil (for pan frying)
# How To Make:
01 - Using a rolling pin, gently flatten each slice of bread until thin.
02 - Place a cheese stick or a strip of cheese at one end of each bread slice. Roll up tightly.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
04 - In another shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, and salt.
05 - Dip each roll up first in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
06 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
07 - Fry the roll ups in batches, turning until all sides are golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
08 - Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between shattering crispy outside and molten cheese inside makes people pause mid conversation
- They come together faster than delivery would arrive and taste infinitely better
- I've never seen a single leftover, not even at parties where everything else gets picked at
02 -
- Cold cheese sticks create better structure so they don't melt completely before the crust is golden
- Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature and makes them soggy instead of crisp
- Let them cool just a minute or the cheese will burn your mouth but not much longer or you lose the pull
03 -
- Roll the bread thinner than you think you need to, it puffs when it hits the hot oil
- Freeze assembled but uncooked roll ups on a baking sheet, then transfer to bags for emergency appetizers any time