Description
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Grilled Cheese Roll Ups are an easy and delicious snack perfect for any time of day. Featuring soft, fluffy bread rolled with thinly shredded American cheese and optional deli ham, these golden brown roll ups are pan-fried to perfection and served alongside comforting tomato soup for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Cheese
- 8 slices soft, fluffy sandwich bread
- 2 cups thinly shredded American cheese
- 4 slices deli ham (optional, sliced thin)
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter (or substitute with coconut oil or mayonnaise for basting)
For Serving
- 2 cups tomato soup (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Trim the crusts off your slices of soft, fluffy sandwich bread and flatten each slice evenly using a rolling pin to create a thin, pliable base for rolling.
- Add the Cheese and Ham: Evenly sprinkle the thinly shredded American cheese over each flattened bread slice. If using, add a slice or two of thinly sliced deli ham on top of the cheese for added flavor.
- Roll the Bread: Carefully roll each slice tightly starting from one edge to form cylindrical roll-ups. Secure with toothpicks if needed to hold the shape during cooking.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter until it bubbles, ensuring an even coating for frying the roll-ups to a golden finish.
- Brown the Roll-Ups: Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the melted butter and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly, until golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Optional Toast Stick Finish: Allow the roll-ups to sit a bit longer in the skillet without flipping to achieve crispier ends. Be cautious to prevent the cheese from leaking out.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the grilled cheese roll-ups to a platter and serve warm with tomato soup for dipping, enhancing the comforting, melty experience.
Notes
- Substitute American cheese with your favorite melting cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella for variation.
- You can use coconut oil or mayonnaise instead of butter for basting to add different flavors and reduce dairy content.
- To keep roll-ups secure, toothpicks are helpful but remember to remove them before eating.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the deli ham.
- Ensure the skillet is on medium-low heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately for best texture—crispy outside and gooey inside.
