Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print Version)
Gooey melty cheese sandwiched between sweet Hawaiian rolls, baked until golden and crispy.
# What You'll 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 Hawaiian roll sweetness makes cheddar taste like a whole new cheese
- Everything bakes at once so youre not stuck at the stove while guests arrive
02 -
- Slicing the rolls while theyre connected keeps the cheese contained where it belongs
- Room temperature cheese melts faster than cold from the fridge
03 -
- Place the baking sheet on the lowest oven rack to ensure bottoms crisp up nicely
- If the tops brown too fast, tent with foil earlier but dont skip the final uncovered minutes