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Golden brown grilled cheese roll-ups stacked on a white plate, made with crispy toasted bread and gooey melted American cheese oozing out of the ends.

Grilled Cheese Roll Ups

Crispy grilled cheese roll ups made with flattened bread, melted cheese and butter cooked until golden brown perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 roll ups
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices white sandwich bread Crusts removed
  • 4 tablespoons butter Melted for brushing
  • 8 slices American cheese Or sharp cheddar
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Optional seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt To taste
  • ½ cup marinara sauce For dipping

Equipment

  • 1 Rolling Pin Essential for flattening bread evenly
  • 1 Sharp knife For removing crusts cleanly
  • 1 Pastry brush For applying melted butter
  • 1 Air fryer or baking sheet For cooking roll ups
  • 1 Cutting board For bread preparation

Method
 

  1. Remove crusts and flatten bread slices with rolling pin until thin
  2. Place one cheese slice on each flattened bread piece
  3. Roll up tightly from one end, pressing seam to seal
  4. Brush all sides of roll ups with melted butter
  5. Air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes or bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes
  6. Flip halfway through cooking for even browning
  7. Cool briefly and serve with marinara sauce for dipping

Notes

Customize with your favorite cheese or add thinly sliced ham or turkey before rolling for variety. Great for picky eaters!