Description
Discover the delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a classic comfort food with our Healthy Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups. Perfect for quick snacks, lunches, or light dinners, these roll-ups combine gooey melted cheese with fresh vegetables and whole wheat bread for a satisfying meal anyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of whole wheat or sourdough bread
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- ½ cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of chopped vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- Optional: cooked bacon, ham, or turkey slices
Instructions
- Trim the crusts from the bread slices, then roll them flat with a rolling pin.
- Mix shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped vegetables, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl to create the filling.
- Spread the cheese and vegetable mixture over each bread slice. Add cooked bacon or ham if desired.
- Roll each slice tightly into a log shape and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Brush each roll-up with melted butter or olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese bubbles and bread is toasted, achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Serve warm with a side salad or a bowl of creamy vegetable soup. For added flavor, dip them in marinara or spicy aioli.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better flavor and texture.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 10 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Customize with different cheeses or fillings like sliced tomatoes or cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 210 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg