Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls baked with melted cheddar, creating golden, bite-sized appetizers perfect for parties and snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
02 - 8 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Flavor Boosters
04 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp dried parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice the whole block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
03 - If using, whisk together Dijon mustard and mayonnaise. Spread evenly onto the cut sides of the rolls.
04 - Layer cheddar cheese evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Place the top half over the cheese to reassemble.
05 - Place assembled rolls onto prepared baking sheet. Brush tops generously with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder and dried parsley, if desired.
06 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and tops are golden.
08 - Let rest 2 minutes, then cut apart into 12 mini sandwiches. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttery, sweet rolls transform regular grilled cheese into something party-worthy
- You make twelve at once, so everyone gets their own perfect bite without standing over a stove
02 -
- Never skip the foil step or the tops will burn before the cheese melts properly
- Room temperature cheese slices melt better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- A very sharp serrated knife is your best friend for that clean horizontal slice through the entire roll package
- Brush any leftover melted butter over the sides of the rolls for extra crunch in every bite