Ham and Cheese Roll Ups are crispy bread rolls filled with ham and melty cheese, coated in breadcrumbs, and pan-fried until golden. They’re an easy appetizer or snack made with just a handful of simple ingredients.
These remind me of a cross between a grilled ham and cheese and a crispy fried appetizer. Flattening the bread makes them easy to roll, and frying gives the outside a crunchy coating while the cheese gets warm and gooey inside.
Why I Love Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Sandwich Bread: Soft white sandwich bread works best because it flattens and rolls easily.
- Ham: Use thinly sliced deli ham so the rolls are easy to shape.
- Cheese: Cut the cheese into logs about the width of the bread so you get melted cheese throughout each roll.
- Eggs: Help the breadcrumbs stick to the outside.
- Breadcrumbs: Create the crispy, golden coating.
- Vegetable Oil: Used for frying the roll ups until crisp and golden.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
Flatten the Bread: Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread.
Fill and Roll: Add ham and cheese, then roll the bread tightly and press the seam to seal.
Bread the Roll-Ups: Dip each roll in beaten egg, then coat completely with breadcrumbs.
Fry: Heat oil over medium heat and fry seam-side down, turning until golden and crispy on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Drain and Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain before serving.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Use soft, fresh bread so it rolls without cracking.
- Press the seam firmly so the roll-ups stay closed.
- Keep the oil at medium heat so the coating doesn’t burn.
- Make them ahead and refrigerate until you’re ready to fry.
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Ham and Cheese Roll ups
Crispy bread rolls filled with ham and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of sandwich bread
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 cheese logs (approximately the length of the bread slice width)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the slices gently to make them easier to roll and secure the filling.
- Place a slice of ham on top of each flattened bread slice, ensuring it covers most of the bread surface.
- Position a cheese log at one end of the bread, then carefully roll the bread tightly around the cheese and ham, ensuring that the seam is positioned underneath the roll. Press gently along the seam to seal it securely.
- Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl and beat them until well mixed. In a separate shallow dish, add the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each bread roll into the beaten egg, ensure the entire surface is coated with the egg mixture.
- Immediately roll the egg-coated bread roll in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly for an even coating of breadcrumbs on all sides.
- Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth that will cover about half the height of the rolls and heat it over medium heat.
- Place the coated rolls seam-side down in the hot oil carefully. Fry the rolls, turning them as needed, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Adjust the heat if the rolls are browning too quickly.
- Once fried, remove the rolls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Use soft sandwich bread so it flattens and rolls without cracking. Roll each one tightly around the ham and cheese, then coat completely with egg and breadcrumbs. Fry over moderate heat, turning as needed, until golden and crispy on all sides. Serve warm while the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 376Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1113mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 28g
