Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Gooey cheddar tucked into sweet Hawaiian rolls, grilled or baked to golden, then pulled into 12 party-ready bites.
# What You Need:
→ Bread and Dairy
01 - 12 Hawaiian rolls
02 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Optional Add-Ons
04 - 6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
02 - With rolls intact, slice horizontally with a bread knife to create a top and bottom slab.
03 - Place the bottom slab on a cutting board. Arrange cheddar and, if desired, Swiss cheese evenly over the rolls. Position the top slab over the cheese.
04 - Spread softened butter uniformly on the exterior of both the top and bottom slabs.
05 - For skillet: Place assembled rolls in skillet and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and the cheese is melted. For oven: Set rolls in a baking dish and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bread is golden and cheese is gooey.
06 - Let cool briefly. Cut or pull apart into 12 mini sandwiches.
07 - If using, brush tops with Dijon mustard and sprinkle with chives or parsley before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This is the kind of snack you whip up while chatting—no stress or special skills required.
- The sweet-salty crunch honestly makes these vanish at parties before anything else does.
02 -
- If you rush and skip softening your butter, it tears the rolls—patience makes for tidy, golden tops.
- Slicing the whole slab at once (instead of separating rolls first) is less messy and the cheese layers stay even every time.
03 -
- Always let the assembled rolls rest a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and cutting is clean.
- Mix up cheeses and try a swipe of mustard—even just once, it might become your forever twist.