Crispy Bread Parcels are a quick and easy appetizer that’s perfect for a midday snack, a fun kids’ lunch, or whenever you’re craving something warm, cheesy, and pizza-inspired. They’re incredibly easy to make and turn simple bread into delicious little pockets packed with flavor.
Perfect for small gatherings, game days, casual get-togethers, or celebrations, these crispy parcels bring all the goodness of pizza in a fun, bite-sized package.
Golden and crisp on the outside and flavorful on the inside, they’re delicious on their own but even better served with ranch dressing, your favorite dipping sauce, or classic ketchup. However you serve them, these irresistible parcels are sure to disappear fast!
How to Make Crispy Bread Parcels
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
- 10 slices sandwich bread
- 1½ tbsp cornflour, mixed with 3 tbsp water
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil, for frying
- ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced cottage cheese (paneer)
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- ⅓ cup grated processed cheese
- Salt, to taste
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Black pepper, to taste
Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Place two bread slices on top of each other. Without separating them, flatten the stacked slices using a rolling pin.
2. Place a serving bowl over the flattened bread and cut out a neat round shape. Keep the two slices together.
3. Dip the stacked bread rounds into the cornflour slurry, ensuring they are evenly coated. Then coat them generously with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the coated bread rounds until crisp and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining bread slices and set aside.
5. In a deep bowl, combine the chopped capsicum, red bell pepper, cottage cheese, black pepper, salt, tomato ketchup, processed cheese, red chili flakes, and oregano. Mix until everything is well combined.
6. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut each fried bread round in half. Gently open each half through the middle to reveal a pocket-like parcel.
7. Stuff each bread parcel generously with the prepared cottage cheese and veggie filling. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Ready to Serve & Devour!
Pro Tips for Better Results
- Serve hot and crispy: These bread parcels are best enjoyed fresh and crispy. Prepare the filling ahead of time and fry the parcels just before serving.
- Use fresh bread: Fresh sandwich bread works best and gives the parcels the right texture and crispiness.
- Dice the vegetables finely: Finely chop the onion, bell peppers, carrots, and other vegetables so the filling is evenly distributed, crunchy, and easy to spoon into the parcels.
- Keep the vegetables dry: Make sure the vegetables are completely dry before adding them to the filling. Excess moisture can make the filling soggy and prevent the bread parcels from turning perfectly crisp.
Crispy Bread Parcels
Ingredients
Method
- Place two bread slices on top of each other. Without separating them, flatten the stacked slices using a rolling pin.
- Place a serving bowl over the flattened bread and cut out a neat round shape. Keep the two slices together.
- Dip the stacked bread rounds into the cornflour slurry, ensuring they are evenly coated. Then coat them generously with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the coated bread rounds until crisp and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining bread slices and set aside.
- In a deep bowl, combine the chopped capsicum, red bell pepper, cottage cheese, black pepper, salt, tomato ketchup, processed cheese, red chili flakes, and oregano. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut each fried bread round in half. Gently open each half through the middle to reveal a pocket-like parcel.
- Stuff each bread parcel generously with the prepared cottage cheese and veggie filling. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.