Hungry, but not sure what snack to prepare? Or maybe you’re tired of the typical snacks at home? If you want to spice up your usual ham and cheese sandwich, create the perfect alternative with bread crumbs to add that crunch!
Perfect for snacks and merienda, this recipe on Crispy Ham Bread Rolls will satisfy your craving for ham and cheese. You and your family will love it 10x more!
It was said that the bread rolls originated from England in the 16th century during the start of bread production. In the Philippines, the Crispy Ham Bread Rolls is known for many names, such as ‘ham and cheese roll’ and ‘pizza roll,’ and yet, most of the time, the recipes are sometimes often the same.
This bread roll is a Pinoy dish, which is also an item served during gatherings as appetizers or finger food and is even considered street food. It is inexpensive and easy to do, the good thing about this is that it is very deliciously appealing and tastes good too!
What is the best dip for Crispy Ham Bread Rolls?
Filipinos often add ketchup when eating bread rolls, but if you are willing to go the extra mile, cooked marinara sauce is also a good option!
Cooking Tips
- For greater results to achieve that oozing cheese effect, you can make use of other cheeses such as quick melt and mozzarella.
- Not a fan of oily food? After frying, let the newly cooked bread rolls sit on tissue paper, too, to drain out the excess oil.
Getting you hungry, let’s get cooking!
Ready for a full stomach after all the cooking! Now, if you prefer visuals in instructions check out the video below:
| PREP TIME | COOK TIME | TOTAL TIME | COURSE | CUISINE |
| 30 mins | 30 min | 1 hr | Bread Rolls | Filipino |
- Red bell pepper
- Sliced cheese (thinly sliced)
- Ham
- Tomato catsup
- Egg
- Water
- Breadcrumbs
- Sliced bread
- Cooking oil
- Make use of a chopping or any flat surface in flattening the bread.
- Cut and take off the cooked brown sides of the sliced bread.
- Use cling wrap to flatten the bread, flatten the bread using a glass cup (see videos how to do it).
- Crack the egg in the clean bowl and add water.
- Beat the mixture to prepare the egg wash.
- Now garnish the bread with ketchup, ham, cheese and bell pepper then roll (as shown in the video)
- Spread the bread with ketchup evenly, then put ham and layer on top one half of the sliced cheese and bell pepper.
- Roll and put aside.
- Coat the bread rolls with the egg wash, and cover thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Prepare hot oil in a pan.
- Carefully drop the bread rolls when the oil is hot.
- Fry all sides evenly until golden brown.
- Let the cooked bread rolls sit in a strainer while cooling down.
- Serve hot.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in some of our classic recipes:
- Chicken in Coconut Milk
- Sautéed Vegetables
- Laing Sa Gata
- One Pot Lamb Chops
- Whole Fried Chicken Adobo
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