Crispy Cheesy Bacon Rolls (Print version)
Buttery bread rolls stuffed with melted cheese, wrapped in bacon, and skillet-cooked until crisp and golden.
# Ingredients:
For the rolls
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8 slices soft white or wheat sandwich bread, crusts trimmed if desired
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8 slices American, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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8 thin slices bacon
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3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, divided
For serving
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
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Ranch, marinara, or honey mustard, optional
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, just until some fat renders and the strips are flexible. Do not let it turn crisp. Transfer to paper towels.
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Use a rolling pin to flatten each bread slice into a thin square. Trim the crusts first if you want cleaner edges.
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Place one slice of cheese on each flattened bread slice, keeping it slightly inside the edges. Sprinkle very lightly with garlic powder.
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Roll each bread slice tightly around the cheese. Wrap one piece of bacon around each roll and secure the ends with toothpicks.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a clean skillet over medium-low heat. Add the rolls seam-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning often and adding more butter as needed, until golden, crisp, and melted inside.
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Rest the rolls for 1 minute, remove the toothpicks, and sprinkle with parsley if using. Serve hot with your favorite dip.
# Good to know:
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Thin bacon wraps more easily and crisps faster than thick-cut bacon.
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Best served right away while the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.