Melted Cheese Pickle Rolls (Printable View)

Crispy snack of tangy pickles enveloped in melted cheese, pan-fried to golden perfection for a savory delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8 slices mozzarella or cheddar cheese, approx. 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 dill 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, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Position 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 place it on a plate; repeat the process with remaining cheese slices and pickle spears.
06 - Optionally sprinkle the rolls with fresh dill, garlic powder, or smoked paprika while still warm.
07 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes almost no time and uses ingredients you probably already have tucked away in the fridge.
  • The contrast between the crispy cheese shell and the tangy pickle inside is strangely addictive.
  • You can customize the flavors with different cheeses or spices without any extra effort.
  • They disappear fast at gatherings, and people always ask how you made them.
02 -
  • Dry pickles are non-negotiable—any lingering moisture will ruin the crispy texture and make the cheese slip off.
  • Don't crank the heat too high or the cheese will brown too fast on the outside and stay uncooked in the middle.
  • Use a nonstick pan or a well-seasoned skillet, because even a little sticking will tear the cheese when you try to roll it.
03 -
  • If the cheese starts to stick or burn, lower the heat slightly and add a tiny bit more butter to the pan.
  • Use a silicone spatula for rolling—it's flexible enough to wrap the cheese tightly without tearing it.
  • For a fun twist, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on the rolls right after they come out of the pan.
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