High-Protein Grilled Cheese Pizza Rolls
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High-Protein Grilled Cheese Pizza Rolls

Indulge in the ultimate snack with our High-Protein Grilled Cheese Pizza Rolls! These mouthwatering bites are overflowing with zesty seasoned beef and savory pepperoni, all encased in a protein-packed shell that satisfies your cravings without derailing your diet. Get ready to enjoy cheesy, crispy perfection that feels like a treat but keeps your macros in check!

quickhealthy
egg-freenut-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

10

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 10
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(2)

  • minced garlic
  • parsley (30 ml)

🥩Meat & Seafood(2)

  • lean ground beef (454 g)
  • turkey pepperonis (240 ml)

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • cheddar cheese (240 ml)

🫙Pantry Staples(1)

  • tomato sauce (240 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Take out some lean ground beef, chop it up, and season it with the things you'll see on the screen.

  2. 2

    Right before the meat is done cooking, add in some turkey pepperonis, minced garlic, tomato sauce, and some parsley until you have a mixture.

  3. 3

    To assemble the rolls, use that mixture and repeat the steps until you have a total of 10 rolls.

  4. 4

    Add some cheddar cheese to a pan on low heat until it's bubbling.

  5. 5

    Put the rolls seam side down on the cheese and cook them on the other side until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Wrap them up, throw them in the freezer, and enjoy.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Cook your ground beef to exactly 160°F internal temperature, then immediately add pepperoni to render fat and create a cohesive filling that won't leak during rolling.technique160°F
  • Heat your cheddar cheese to 180-190°F to achieve the bubbling stage without breaking the protein structure, creating a crispy frico base that bonds with the roll bottoms.technique180-190°F
  • Roll your dough to exactly 1/4-inch thickness because thinner tears under protein-heavy filling weight, while thicker creates doughy centers that won't cook through in 4-5 minutes per side.technique1/4-inch thickness
  • Cool your meat mixture for 8-10 minutes before assembly so proteins firm up and prevent filling from squeezing out the seams during rolling.timing8-10 minutes
  • Use aged cheddar with 45-50% moisture content for the pan frying because lower moisture creates better crisping while higher fat content prevents the cheese from becoming rubbery.ingredient45-50% moisture
Cuisine: american
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