Melted Cheese Pickle Rolls (Printable)

Golden, crispy cheese wraps envelop tangy pickles for a flavorful, easy-to-make party treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8 slices mozzarella or cheddar cheese (approximately 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 all excess moisture.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
03 - Place one slice of cheese in the skillet and let it melt until edges bubble and turn golden, about 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 melting and rolling with remaining cheese slices and pickle spears.
06 - While still warm, sprinkle the rolls with fresh dill, garlic powder, or smoked paprika if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in twenty minutes flat, and most of that is just waiting for the skillet to heat up.
  • The contrast of melted, almost-fried cheese against the cool, tart pickle is genuinely addictive.
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and honestly more interesting than standard party snacks without trying too hard.
02 -
  • The most common mistake is not drying those pickles thoroughly—even a little moisture ruins the crispy texture you're after.
  • Cooking on medium heat instead of medium-high is the difference between a golden roll and one that's greasy and dark.
  • If your cheese slice isn't quite melted enough, it won't roll cleanly, so patience during that melting phase actually saves you frustration.
03 -
  • A nonstick skillet is genuinely important here—regular pans tend to grab the cheese and make rolling difficult.
  • If you're making more than a few rolls, keep finished ones on a warm plate in a low oven so they stay crispy while you finish the batch.
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