Roll With It, Mac!

Ham and Macaroni Cheese Tortilla Wraps with Toasted Dinner Roll Crunch

30 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerAmerican
Herb's take

Inspired by Italian-American comfort food but dressed in fusion attire, this dish transforms leftovers into dinner magic. You’ll learn how to turn humble dinner rolls into a golden, crunchy topping, because why let croutons have all the fun?

Equipment needed
  • food processor
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Tear the dinner rolls into rough pieces and pulse in a food processor until you have medium, uneven crumbs.
  2. 02
    Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter, tossing to coat. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
  3. 03
    Meanwhile, transfer the leftover mac and cheese to a medium saucepan. Add the milk and black pepper. Warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring often, until creamy and hot, about 5-7 minutes. If it seems too thick, add another splash of milk.
  4. 04
    Lay a tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard down the center of each tortilla.
  5. 05
    Layer 2 oz of sliced ham over the mustard, shingling to cover.
  6. 06
    Spoon about 3/4 cup of the warmed mac and cheese over the ham.
  7. 07
    Sprinkle a scant 1/4 cup of toasted dinner roll crumbs over the mac and cheese, reserving extra crumbs for topping.
  8. 08
    Sprinkle each wrap with a half tablespoon of chopped parsley for fresh color.
  9. 09
    Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito-style wrap.
  10. 10
    Place the wraps seam-side down on a clean, dry skillet over medium heat. Toast each side for 2-3 minutes until the tortilla is golden and slightly crisp.
  11. 11
    Slice in half, plate, and scatter the remaining toasted roll crumbs over the top for extra crunch. Serve hot.

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