Melted Cheese Pickle Rolls (Printable)

Golden, crispy rolls featuring melted cheese wrapped around tangy pickles, pan-fried for a tasty treat.

# What you 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 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ For Cooking

06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or neutral oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat the dill pickle spears dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
02 - Preheat 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 - Position a pickle spear on one edge of the melted cheese, then carefully roll the cheese around the pickle using a spatula to create a tight cylinder.
05 - Remove the completed roll from the skillet and place on a plate. Repeat with the 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 for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting for delivery and tastes better than anything you could order.
  • The contrast between molten cheese and cold pickle is weirdly addictive.
  • You only need two main ingredients and a skillet, no fancy equipment or skills required.
  • They disappear in seconds at parties, and people always ask how you made them.
02 -
  • If your pickles are even slightly wet, the cheese will slide off instead of wrapping tight, so really commit to drying them.
  • Medium heat is your friend, high heat will scorch the cheese before it gets pliable enough to roll.
  • Let the cheese develop those crispy brown edges before you try to move it, patience here makes all the difference.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet to avoid any sticking disasters, especially when youre learning the roll technique.
  • If you want to get fancy, tuck a thin slice of deli ham or turkey inside the cheese before you roll it for a heartier bite.
  • Sprinkle the seasonings on while the cheese is still hot so they stick instead of falling off onto the plate.
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