2-Ways Breakfast Cheesy Savory Rolls

These Breakfast Savory Rolls are delicious morsels of fried bread, ham, and cheese that can be served as an appetizer. The combination of toasted bread, salty ham, and oozing cheese may seem simple, but they are a delicious combination.

To make these savory rolls, you roll slices of bread out to flatten them before topping them with ham and cheese, and rolling them up. After that, the bread roll gets breaded with breadcrumbs before being fried until golden brown. However, you could also bake them in the oven for a healthier alternative.

What are Savory Rolls?

These savory rolls are basically fried bread that has been rolled with cheese and ham, before being breaded, and either baked or fried. You can really use any type of cheese or ham that you prefer, but it is best that they are in thinly sliced form so that they roll with the bread easily.

The breading process involves dipping the savory rolls in egg wash followed by breadcrumbs. This helps make the exterior extra crispy when the rolls are fried. While this recipe is quite simple, the sky’s the limit in how you could vary the fillings.

Pro Tips

• You can use whatever type of sandwich bread you prefer such as white bread or whole wheat bread.
• For the best results, use deli-style ham which comes in thin slices. You should also use sliced cheese rather than shredded cheese.
• In the case of cheese, you can use any sliced cheese that melts well. Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, or provolone cheese are all wonderful options, but you could use aged or white cheddar cheese as well.
• When you bread the rolls, use one hand to dip the rolls in the egg and the other in the breadcrumbs. This will prevent you from getting breadcrumbs caked onto your finger.
• Feel free to add other fillings to the savory rolls such as wilted spinach, deli-style salami, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or cream cheese.
• When frying the savory rolls, make sure the oil isn’t heated so hot that it burns the outsides of the rolls before they heat through to the centre.

What to Serve with Savory Rolls?

These savory rolls can be served as an appetizer on its own or party finger food along with other dishes. Caprese skewers, chicken satays, nachos, arancini, and mushroom caps are all excellent starters and finger foods that would be wonderful served with the savory rolls.

What Type of Cheese Should I Use?

Any type of sliced melting cheese will work well in this savory rolls recipe. Swiss cheese, provolone cheese, or mozzarella cheese are all excellent options but you could use cheddar, gouda, or other sliced cheeses as well. Additionally, for an extra creamy texture, you could spread the bread with cream cheese as well if desired.

Can I Add Other Ingredients to Savory Rolls?

Yes, you definitely could! Feel free to make these savory rolls all your own with the addition of other ingredients. For some green color, you could add wilted spinach, or for a tangy taste, you could add sun-dried tomatoes or pickled roasted red peppers.

What Temperature Should the Oil Be for Frying?

The best temperature for frying the savory rolls is around 350 F to 375 F (177 C to 190 C). This will ensure that the savory rolls become golden brown and heated through without burning.

How to Store Savory Rolls

While these savory rolls are best served as soon as they are made, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days if you have leftovers. Any leftovers can then be warmed up in the oven, which will make them crispy again.

How to Make Breakfast Savory Rolls

Step 1: Remove the crusts from the bread and roll the bread out into a flat layer.

Step 2: Place the ham and cheese on each piece of bread and roll them up.

Step 3: Dip each roll into the egg followed by the breadcrumbs.

Step 4: For the baked version, place the rolls in a baking dish, drizzle them with the olive oil, and bake them in a 374 F/190 C oven for 20 minutes.

Step 5: For the fried version, place the rolls in a pot of hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown on all sides.

Step 6: Serve the rolls on a platter as soon as they are ready.