Melted Cheese Pickle Rolls (Printable)

Golden rolls with melted cheese and tangy pickles, pan-fried for a crispy finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8 slices mozzarella or cheddar cheese (0.7 oz each)

→ Pickles

02 - 8 dill pickle spears, well-drained and patted dry

→ Optional Additions

03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika

→ For Cooking

06 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter or neutral oil

# How to make it:

01 - Pat the pickle spears dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
03 - Place one slice of cheese in the skillet and allow it to melt and bubble until edges turn golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Place a pickle spear on one edge of the melted cheese and carefully roll the cheese around the pickle using a spatula to form a tight cylinder.
05 - Remove the roll from the skillet and set aside. Repeat the melting and rolling process with remaining cheese slices and pickle spears.
06 - While still warm, sprinkle rolls with fresh dill, garlic powder, or smoked paprika if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes less than 20 minutes from craving to crispy, golden perfection in your hand.
  • The contrast between the tangy crunch of pickle and the creamy, salty cheese is genuinely thrilling.
  • You only need two main ingredients, both of which you probably already have.
  • They look impressive enough for guests but require zero fancy technique.
02 -
  • If your pickles aren't completely dry, the cheese will never crisp properly and you'll end up with sad, soggy rolls.
  • Don't rush the melting process by cranking up the heat, or the cheese will burn before it becomes pliable enough to roll.
  • Use a nonstick skillet or the cheese will stick and tear, ruining the whole roll.
03 -
  • Use a fish spatula or thin metal spatula to roll the cheese smoothly without tearing it.
  • If you want extra crispy edges, let the cheese sit in the pan for an extra 30 seconds before rolling.
  • Add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese while it melts for a subtle heat that lingers.
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