Older bread rolls, butter or garlic oil, spicy seasoning and melted cheese make a simple savoury snack with crispy edges. This recipe is a practical way to use up bread that’s no longer fresh, but still perfect for baking.
Preparation is quick and each slice can be easily customised to your taste. Simply spread, season, top with cheese and, if you like, add salami, olives or sun-dried tomatoes. After about 7 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a fragrant treat suitable for a snack or informal get-together.
What You’ll Need
- old bread rolls,
- butter or garlic oil,
- spicy seasoning – for example chilli, paprika or garlic powder,
- cheese, grated or sliced,
- optional extra toppings to taste – such as slices of salami, olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
The original recipe does not specify exact quantities, so simply adjust to the number of rolls and how generously you want to top them.
Step-by-Step Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C. While it heats up, prepare your baking tray and all the ingredients so you can quickly spread and top the sliced rolls.
2. Slicing the rolls: Cut the old bread rolls into thin slices. Try to keep them roughly the same thickness so they bake evenly and start to turn golden at the same time.
3. Spreading the slices: Spread each slice with butter or garlic oil. The fat adds flavour and helps create a pleasantly crispy surface during the short baking time.
4. Seasoning: Sprinkle the spread slices with spicy seasoning to taste. You can use chilli, paprika or garlic powder, or choose your own favourite blend.
5. Adding cheese: Place a little grated cheese or a small piece of cheese on each slice. Arrange it so that when it melts, it covers as much of the roll as possible.
6. Adding toppings: If you want a heartier snack, add slices of salami, olives or sun-dried tomatoes to taste. You can mix and match the toppings, so every piece can be different if you like.
7. Baking: Place the prepared rolls in the oven preheated to 180°C and bake for about 7 minutes. They’re ready when the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread start to turn golden.
8. Serving: Let the baked slices cool briefly after taking them out of the oven, as the melted cheese can be very hot. Serve as a quick savoury snack, ideally while they’re still warm and crispy.
How to Season the Rolls to Your Liking
You can easily adjust the spiciness by choosing your seasoning. Chilli is great for a bolder flavour, while paprika or garlic powder will give a milder result. Season to taste and also consider how strong or salty your cheese and other toppings are.
You don’t have to make all the rolls the same. Some can be just with cheese, and others topped with salami, olives or sun-dried tomatoes. This way, you can easily make several different varieties on one tray.
How to Tell When the Rolls Are Done
After about 7 minutes, check especially the cheese and the edges of the bread. The cheese should be melted and the rolls should just be starting to turn golden. Don’t wait until the slices are too dark, as thin bread can dry out quickly in a hot oven.
Final Tip
This recipe is perfect whenever you need to use up older bread and make a quick snack from everyday ingredients. You can swap butter for garlic oil and choose toppings based on what you have at home.
