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Grilled Cheese “Sushi” Rolls

By Erika in Food for Kids

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Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

I love creating new recipes and fun food for my kids to enjoy. Even though they may not mind eating a peanut butter sandwich every day for months, I like them to have some variety. You know?

Grilled cheese is always a favorite with kids and as I was making a sandwich about a month ago, I had an idea. What if I made Grilled Cheese “Sushi” Rolls?

Sushi is one of my favorite foods and my children know how much I love it, so I knew they would get a kick out of having their very own sushi rolls, just with kids friendly ingredients. 

I decided to make our Grilled Cheese “Sushi” Rolls even better than I originally planned. Instead of slices of cheese, we use cheese sticks, so there’s even more cheesy goodness. Trust me, it tastes amazing.

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

I highly recommend using Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese because it’s so tasty and affordable. {That’s a winning combination for any mom!}

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Frigo String Cheese is a staple in our home. I love knowing there’s calcium and protein, so my kids will stay satisfied longer. Plus, because they’re such great on-the-go individually wrapped snacks with no mess (aside from the occasional child not throwing their wrapper away), we can take them everywhere. My kids each take one to school every day for lunch or snack.

And I love how easy it is too!

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

I have a hard time keeping enough Frigo String Cheese in my house because my kids love it so much, it’s one of the first snacks they reach for!

I also love that there’s so many fun things to do with Frigo Cheese Sticks besides the obvious snack. Check out the Frigo Cheese Heads recipe page here – there’s tons of fun, easy recipes for kids. You’ll want to try them all!

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Grilled Cheese “Sushi” Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. {I even have a hard time saying no to these tasty grilled cheese bites!} They’re fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a simple dinner – the kids won’t mind!

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Ingredients:

  • 8 slices of bread
  • 6-8 Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese
  • butter
  • fruit, optional

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Trim the crust off the bread. This makes your “sushi” prettier, but it’s completely optional as it’ll still taste great if you do leave the crust. I usually leave it on since I don’t like to waste food. Totally up to you and your kids. 

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Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Cut a Frigo String Cheese to fit the slice of bread. (Save the piece for more rolls later.)

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Coat the edges of the bread with butter (this helps it stick together) and roll up the cheese stick and bread together.

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Cut into 3-4 pieces.

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Fry in your pan or griddle. (I use a griddle since I have four kids and I need to make lots of grilled cheese sushi bites quickly!) 

Turn the grilled cheese bites every minute or so (depending on how hot your pan is) to cook each side evenly. 

Note: If you have a stubborn piece that wants to unroll, hold it down on the pan for a few seconds until the heat helps cook the pieces together. You can also rub some butter on as this helps it cook faster. 

Keep your pan or griddle well buttered so your grilled cheese will brown nicely. Mmm…

{Sorry no pictures of this step – do you know how hard it is to cook with greasy butter and attempt to take photos? I gave up. You’ll just have to take my word for it on this step. }

Serve your Grilled Cheese “Sushi” Bites when warm. Be prepared to warn little fingers that they might get burned if they’re too impatient to wait until their treat is cooler! 

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

I love to serve Grilled Cheese “Sushi” Bites with fresh fruit – grapes, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, etc. You can’t go wrong with fresh fruit and deliciously crispy cheesy bites!

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

Be prepared for your children to gobble up their Grilled Cheese Bites quickly and beg for more!

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

I usually give each child 6-8 pieces each (my oldest Nathan is 12 and he eats even more – my boys are going to eat us out of house and home!)

Grilled Cheese "Sushi" Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love. They're fairly simple to make and are great for lunch or snack or even a fun dinner - the kids won't mind!

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Grilled Cheese “Sushi” Rolls are a delightful cheesy twist on the classic sandwich that both kids and adults love.

  • Author: Erika Bragdon
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 24 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices of bread
  • 6–8 Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese
  • butter
  • fruit, optional

Instructions

  1. Trim the crust off each slice of bread (optional.)
  2. Roll one cheese stick into each slice of bread (cut off one end of cheese if it’s too long and save for another roll.)
  3. Coat the edges of the bread with butter and roll up the cheese stick and bread together.
  4. Cook for about 5 minutes, rolling periodically to brown each side.
  5. Serve warm with fresh fruit.

 

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    Erika Bragdon is a flower essence practitioner and a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She enjoys her chickens, goats, and gardening on a small farm in New Hampshire, and is passionate about sharing flower essences and more ways to renew body, mind, and soul with moms.

    Comments

    1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

      June 11, 2015 at 8:37 am

      I am sure anyone that likes sushi is going to LOVE these. What a great app idea.

      Reply
    2. Danielle says

      June 11, 2015 at 9:05 am

      This is very creative and simple. I wish I could come up with fun little ideas like this for my kids. Until then I’ll use everyone else’s, haha.

      Reply
    3. Scott says

      June 11, 2015 at 9:57 am

      We used to make these with hot dogs all the time when I was a kid. But we called them “pigs-in-a-blanket”. 😉

      Reply
    4. Dawn says

      June 11, 2015 at 10:11 am

      This is a plate of sushi I can get behind! I love those wrapped cheese bites. Yum!

      Reply
    5. Lena Burkut says

      June 11, 2015 at 11:48 am

      I like that – that could be a great quick dinner or maybe even lunch for the day camp. Thank you for the suggestion!

      Reply
    6. Scarlet says

      June 11, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      My son would love this. And it would provide a little variety for his favorite sandwich!

      Reply
    7. Amy Desrosiers says

      June 11, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      I actually have the same exact string cheese in my fridge! I will have to make these for my kiddos.

      Reply
    8. susan says

      June 11, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      You just can’t go wring with melted cheese. This is such a fun recipe, I seem to always have string cheese, so I will have to try this.

      Reply
    9. Melissa Roy says

      June 11, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      My kids would love eating these as much as they would love making them (aside from the frying part, of curse!) Sushi is my eldest favorite food and grilled cheese is my middle daughter’s go-to so these would be an overall crowd pleaser!

      Reply
    10. Amanda says

      June 11, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      oh I just LOVE this idea. I am so going to do these for my kids all summer long!

      Reply
    11. Shauna says

      June 11, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      Oh what an adorable way to keep lunch new and fun. I love this idea… a whole new take on grilled cheese… HA! Thanks for sharing…

      Reply
    12. Nicole B says

      June 11, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      My kids eat a lot of grilled cheese during the summer. It is something fast and easy I can fix for lunch. These look so fun and I’m sure delicious since they are made with cheese sticks so they are super cheesy!

      Reply
    13. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

      June 11, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      Love this idea! Fabulous way to let the kids experience their version of sushi!

      Reply
    14. Meagan says

      June 11, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      What a fun take on sushi! My son would eat these up in a hurry!

      Reply
    15. Meghan says

      June 11, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      How clever. I love this idea. I am going to give it a try!!!

      Reply
    16. Debra says

      June 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      Brilliant idea! My daughter (like so many kiddos) loves grilled cheese! Simply brilliant!

      Reply
    17. Mama to 5 BLessings says

      June 11, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      I pinned this so I can make it for my kids. What a great idea, perfect for little hands!

      Reply
    18. Liz Mays says

      June 11, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      These are such cute little snacks. I’d love making sets with different types of cheeses.

      Reply
    19. Travel Blogger says

      June 11, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      These are so awesome! I bet my kiddo would love these.

      Reply
    20. Myrah Duque says

      June 11, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      Very original recipe, I would have never thought of doing something like this! So delicious and great for any party!

      Reply
    21. Amber Edwards says

      June 12, 2015 at 12:12 am

      This is such a brilliant idea for a kid’s snack! My daughter would absolutely love it! Grilled cheese is her favorite food, so I can totally see her freaking out over these cheese sushi rolls.

      Reply
    22. Aubrey says

      June 12, 2015 at 12:27 am

      These look really good and easy to make. I bet my kids would love them.

      Reply
    23. Autumn @Mamachallenge says

      June 12, 2015 at 12:48 am

      Really creative and cute! My kids would love these.

      Reply
    24. ourfamilyworld says

      June 12, 2015 at 8:37 am

      What a great way to present grilled cheese. My kids will love it

      Reply
    25. dawn says

      June 12, 2015 at 11:47 am

      super cute! he looks like he is really enjoying them. lol

      Reply
    26. Sarah Marturano says

      June 12, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      When I saw the word sushi, I didn’t imagine anything quite to kid friendly… or easy! These look yummy!

      Reply
    27. Parent Club says

      June 12, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      This is such a great idea. I think my kids would love this for a snack. I will have to make some this weekend.

      Reply
    28. Emily says

      June 13, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      My little cheese lover would gobble this right up! So creative!

      Reply
    29. kristin says

      June 17, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Easy way to make grilled cheese. Using a cheese stick is a great idea.

      Reply

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