Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with melted cheese for bite-sized sandwiches
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian sweet rolls
→ Cheese
02 - 12 slices cheddar cheese
→ Butter
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-Ins
04 - 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
05 - 6 slices tomato, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
03 - Place the bottom half on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
04 - Layer cheese slices evenly over the bottom half. Add bacon or tomato if using.
05 - Cover with the top half of the rolls.
06 - Brush the tops liberally with melted butter.
07 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
08 - Uncover and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven, let cool 2 minutes, then separate into individual sandwiches and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet buttery rolls pair perfectly with sharp cheddar for that irresistible sweet and savory combo
- You get twelve adorable mini sandwiches without having to flip anything on the stove
02 -
- Keeping the rolls connected while slicing and baking keeps the cheese from oozing out too much
- Letting them rest for just a couple minutes makes separating them much easier and cleaner
03 -
- A serrated knife works best for sawing through the rolls without squishing them
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold straight from the fridge