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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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Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 roll ups
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: $4.00

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)

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

Instructions 

  • Remove crusts and flatten bread slices with rolling pin until thin
  • Place one cheese slice on each flattened bread piece
  • Roll up tightly from one end, pressing seam to seal
  • Brush all sides of roll ups with melted butter
  • Air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes or bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes
  • Flip halfway through cooking for even browning
  • 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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll up | Calories: 145kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 320mg (14%) | Potassium: 75mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 240IU (5%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%) | Iron: 0.8mg (4%)