Cheese Roll | Bread Cheese Roll

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This is one of those many Bread Recipes that you can make for snacks when throwing a party or a get-together at your home. Not just that, even if you are wanting to indulge in something really different and tasty once a while, this Bread Cheese Roll will be at your service. This is an easy to prepare bread roll with a spiced cheesy potato stuffing. Another good thing about this Cheese Roll is that it is baked. So, you can actually eat a piece or two, without feeling extremely guilty!

cheese roll placed on top of each other and served on a white plate with a green bowl of tomato ketchup kept on the left side and text layover.

About Cheese Roll

As I said earlier, here I have shared a recipe of Cheese Roll which is basically a healthy version of a bread roll with a cheese stuffing and baked. So, there’s the usual fried version of a Bread Roll and then there’s this baked Bread Cheese Roll.

Of course, fried food has its own charm but there’s absolutely no harm in having baked food, once a while. This not only balances out the calorie intake. In fact, you don’t have to really exercise harder as you do after consuming sinfully fried snacks.

However, this is a Cheese Roll recipe, which means it has a decent quantity of cheese in it. So, you have to put some effort in burning that part of calorie intake. But not so much as compared to the fried rolls, as this one is baked and is much more wholesome that way.

Now if you ask me which cheese is best for this baked Bread Cheese Roll, I will say, use either cheddar or processed cheese. But in case you are wanting to experiment it with mozzarella cheese to get a stringy, gooey effect, then go for it. You can also make these rolls with any bread variety.

In addition to the bread, cheese and potatoes, other ingredients that go in the stuffing are your usual everyday pepper powder, cumin powder, coriander leaves and salt. You can brush the Cheese Roll with oil or even butter.

I often make this delicious Bread Cheese Roll as a quick snack on days when I prefer to bake, rather than sauté or fry. Baking or grilling is better as I just need to place the food in the oven and let it get done.

This recipe of Cheese Roll shared here is just a basic method and you can choose the stuffing you want. I usually go for the classic potato-cheese combination. Sometimes, I also add some boiled green peas, cooked carrots or green beans in the filling.

You can choose the veggies you want. You can also opt for flavors you prefer by using your choice of herbs and spices. This recipe is a super hit with kids too, as its low on the spice quotient.

Serve the crispy golden baked Bread Cheese Roll as an evening snack or as a brunch with tomato ketchup or coriander chutney. They also make for a great starter snack.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to make Cheese Roll

Preparation

1. First, boil 1 medium to large potato till it is completely cooked. Peel and chop.

You can cook the potato in a pan on the stovetop, a pressure cooker or the Instant Pot adding water as needed.

peeled and chopped boiled potato in a bowl.

2. Mash the potatoes while still warm and keep aside.

mashed boiled potatoes in a bowl.

3. Then, grate 50 grams cheddar cheese. You can use any cheese like processed cheese or cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.

In cup measurement, you should get ½ cup tightly packed grated cheese.

grating cheese on a plate.

4. Add the grated cheddar, ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder and 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves and a pinch or two of salt to the mashed potatoes.

grated cheese, black pepper powder, cumin powder, chopped coriander leaves and salt added to mashed potatoes.

5. Mix very well and set aside.

ingredients mixed well with the mashed potatoes.

Make Cheese Roll

6. Thinly slice the edges/corners from 9 to 10 bread slices.

slicing edges from bread slices.

7. With a rolling pin, flatten the bread slightly. Apply light pressure. If rolled too much, then the bread slice will tear.

flattening a bread slice with a rolling pin.

8. Spread a thin layer of butter on the flattened bread slice.

spreading butter on flattened bread slice.

9. Take 2 tablespoons of the potato-cheese mixture and place it on one side of the flattened bread slice.

potato-cheese stuffing placed on one side of the flattened bread slice.

10. Brush some water on the 4 edges of the slices. You can also dip your fingertips in water and moisten the edges.

edges of the bread slice moistened with water.

11. Now, gently cover the bread slice and press the edges to form a rectangular roll. You can also moisten your fingers with some water and then press.

edges of the bread slice pressed and covered to form a rectangular bread cheese roll.

Baking Cheese Roll

12. Prepare all the Bread Cheese Rolls this way and place on a baking tray. No need to grease the tray.

Lightly brush some oil on the rolls. Don’t brush too much oil as the bread absorbs a lot of oil at room temperature.

The bread I used was crumbly and not easy to roll. If there are tiny tears, then no issues.

Also remember to preheat your oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees C/390 degrees F before you bake these rolls.

brushing prepared bread cheese rolls kept on a baking tray with oil.

13. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees C/390 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or till the roll becomes golden and crisp. As oven temperatures vary, keep a check while baking.

baked bread cheese rolls.

14. Once done, remove from the oven and serve Cheese Roll hot or warm with some tomato ketchup or coriander chutney.

baked bread cheese roll served on a white plate with a small green color bowl of tomato ketchup kept on the top left side.

Expert Tips

  1. You can make these rolls with any bread that you have at home – whole wheat, brown or white.
  2. Cheddar cheese or processed cheese are best for this recipe. You can even try the recipe with mozzarella cheese.
  3. In addition to the potato-cheese stuffing, you can add your choice of veggies, spices and herbs in the filling. Green beans, carrot and green peas also taste great in the stuffing.
  4. While moistening the edges of the bread slices, you can either use a brush to do so or dip your fingertips in water and then moisten the edges.
  5. You don’t have to grease the baking tray before placing the prepared rolls on it. Make sure to lightly brush the rolls. Do not brush too much oil on the rolls as the bread absorbs a lot of oil at room temperature.
  6. While baking the rolls, keep a check as the temperatures vary from oven to oven.
  7. If you have leftover stuffing, you can make regular sandwiches, wraps or rolls or stuffed parathas with it.

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Cheese Roll | Bread Cheese Roll

This is an easy to prepare Cheese Roll with a spiced cheesy potato stuffing. Another good thing about this Bread Cheese Roll is that it is baked and not fried. The recipe can be made with whole wheat bread, white bread or brown bread.
4.73 from 11 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine World
Course Snacks
Diet Vegetarian
Difficulty Level Moderate
Servings 4
Units

Ingredients

  • 9 to 10 bread slices – whole wheat or brown or white bread
  • 1 potato – medium to large, or 125 grams or ½ cup chopped boiled potatoes
  • 50 grams cheddar cheese or ½ cup tightly packed cheese – cheddar or processed cheese
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper powder (ground black pepper)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder (ground cumin)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves – chopped, (cilantro)
  • 1 to 2 pinches salt
  • Butter – softened, as required
  • oil – as required for brushing the cheese rolls

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • First boil 1 medium to large potato till its completely cooked and tender. Peel, chop and keep aside.
    You can opt to cook the potato in a pan, in a stovetop pressure cooker or the Instant Pot adding water as needed.
  • Mash the potatoes when they are still warm.
  • Then grate 50 grams cheese. You could use any cheese like processed cheese or cheddar cheese.
  • Add the grated cheese, black pepper powder, cumin powder and chopped coriander leaves to the mashed potatoes. Also add a pinch or two of salt.
  • Mix very well and keep aside. 

Making cheese roll

  • Thinly slice the edges from the bread.
  • With a rolling pin, flatten the bread slightly. Apply a light pressure. If rolled too much then the bread slice tears.
  • Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the slices.
  • Take 2 tablespoon of the potato-cheese stuffing and place it on one side of the bread.
  • Brush some water over the four edges of the slices. You can also dip your fingertips in water and moisten the edges.
  • Now gently cover the bread slice and press the edges to form a rectangular roll. You can also moisten your fingers with some water and then press.
  • Prepare cheese rolls this way and place on a baking tray. No need to grease the tray.
    Lightly brush some oil on the rolls. Don't brush too much oil as the bread absorbs a lot of oil at room temperature. Just brush lightly.
  • Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees C/390 degrees F before baking.

Baking bread cheese roll

  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees C/390 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or till the cheese rolls become golden and crisp. 
  • As oven temperatures vary, do keep a check while baking.
  • Once done remove them from the oven.
  • Serve these baked Cheese Roll hot or warm with some tomato ketchup or coriander chutney.

Notes

  • Use either cheddar or processed cheese. You can also try making the cheese rolls with mozzarella cheese.
  • While I have keep the seasonings simple, feel free to add your preferred seasonings and spices. 
  • You can use a few days old bread. Whole wheat bread, white bread, brown bread – all work well.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

Nutrition Facts
Cheese Roll | Bread Cheese Roll
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 511mg22%
Potassium 400mg11%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 314IU6%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.3mg20%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.2mg12%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 3mg15%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg15%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg2%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Vitamin D 0.1µg1%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 7µg7%
Calcium 202mg20%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 38µg10%
Iron 2mg11%
Magnesium 65mg16%
Phosphorus 224mg22%
Zinc 2mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This Cheese Roll from the archives first published in May 2015 has been republished and updated on January 2023.

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  1. hi…
    baked bread roll is very yummy.
    everyone said kha se mangwaya.
    and this comment stand me high on the top..
    thanks amit thanks a lot…..5 stars

  2. Could I prepare the rolls and freeze them, so that I can use them when required? Or would they become soggy?5 stars

    1. they will become soggy. i suggest to make the stuffing and refrigerate. it stays good for a couple of days. then you bake the rolls when you want.

  3. Delicious roll but instead of roll I made it flat as while rolling they broke out dnt know why. .. …Some how manage to arrange them ..They came out really well … I used capsicum and cabbage for filling no cheese as it was my first try …but I m happy with the result …I will make them again in the evening wen my husband vl b back frm office with cheese filling …. u r superb dasanna … wenver i crave for something ur website help me alot …. I I have made many Recipies with your help …yesterday I made cookies third time as previously they got burned …was very scared but they cme out well nd m soo encouraged for baking that today I made bread roll …many baking recipies lined up for next week ……I m enjoying cooking. ..all thanks to you. .

    1. thanks meeti for the feedback. depending on the quality of bread, the slices can be rolled easily or not so easily. any mix veg filling goes well with these rolls. i am so glad that the recipes are helping you. i also get scared like you after a baking disaster. i also have them at times. today i also made my tried and tested choco chip muffins. after some trials and disasters i have got an eggless recipe correct. once the experiment was so bad, that i had to discard all the muffins. the baking powder ditched me. with some hesitation i tried making muffins again and they turned out good. so all these things do happen. planning to add some more baking recipes 🙂

  4. hi mam,i made these bread rolls ..but it tasted more like a toast….why ?and if we make any cookies with refined oil instead of butter or ghee then what procedure will be followed ?should we beat oil and sugar first then add in dry ingredients or any other procedure ?

    1. shuchi, the bread must have got too much bake and toasted, hence the toast like texture. for cookies made with oil, depending on the recipe & ingredients you can make changes. one method is to rub oil in the flour like how we do for kachori or samosa. second method is to just mix the powdered sugar with oil. third is to mix everything and make the cookie dough.

    1. generally its 10 to 15 minutes for most baking recipes. variations are for some kind of bread and pizzas which required a more longer preheating time.

  5. mam,why is this not necessary to grease the tray and also oil brushing has to be done only at top na ?and if using black tray still then too no need of greasing ?

    1. no need of greasing as the bread won’t stick on the tray. if it was raw dough then there would have been a possibility of sticking on the tray. brushing oil has to be done on the top and side. bottom no need.

    1. most baking proof trays can be used in any OTG. but the pan or tray has to be meant for baking. a tray or pan not meant for baking, cannot be used in any oven.

  6. Hi mam, currently i have only black baking tray meanwhile i m planning to purchase an aluminium tray which will give more better results…from where i can get this ?and now if i plan to make these bread rolls on my black tray then what the temperature and time should be set for baking and also the same for preheating the otg as u mentioned that black tray works so quickly…plz reply to this…..

    1. shuchi, aluminum trays can be got from a local shop which sells baking cookware. you should also be able to get them in super stores. just reduce the temperature to 15 to 20 degrees less and bake. timing also will reduce, but for that i cannot tell how much. you will have to keep a check. for preheat also reduce the temperature to 15 or 20 degree less but the time for preheating will be same.

  7. Hi..i love ur site.its amazg to learn frm u.i hv been tryg ur delicacies,til nw dey turnd out gud.Bt i wanna learn baking.i hv zero knwledge of microwave ovens.Plz help me in ds regard.ihv a microwave wich does nt show temperature!!! Preheatg option als nt available. Can u help me hw to bake.Im newly married n tryg ur recipez at my mom- in- laws plce n dey al r lovg it..Thanks to u.
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    1. thanks nitha. if the oven is not showing any temperature, then the oven does not have the convection option. so you won’t be able to bake in this oven. but you can try cakes in the microwave mode. for this the recipe will be different and you will get microwave cake recipes on google. you can subscribe to get mails using this feedburner subscription link – https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=VegRecipesOfIndia&loc=en_US or you can use any of the popular social media and subscribe.

      1. Hello..thanks for the response. I always follow your recipes, truly you are amazing n I’m recommending all my friends to learn from you.I’m in love with your food and the pictures are too yummy.
        Now that I’m learning baking I wanted to request you to post baked Donuts and the fried version too + with pictures will be icing on the cake..
        Thanku once again and happy health.Nitha

        1. welcome nithaa and thank you. there are some recipes i have got many requests and donuts happen to be one of them. and yes i have also got request for the fried version. hopefully before diwali, i plan to add the most requested recipes.

  8. if we dont have the pastry brush currently available to spread some oil on the bread rolls…how can we substitute that ?

    1. use a small clean kitchen cotton napkin dipped in oil and with that spread the oil on the rolls.

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