Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable version)
Bite-sized, gooey and golden sweet rolls with melty cheese make perfect party appetizers or kid-friendly 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
# How to make it:
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 sweet Hawaiian roll paired with sharp cheddar creates that perfect sweet and salty balance nobody can resist
- You make twelve sandwiches at once, meaning more time with guests and less time stuck at the stove
- They reheat beautifully so you can prep them hours before anyone arrives
02 -
- Do not separate the rolls before slicing, or you will be assembling twelve tiny sandwiches forever
- The foil step is crucial because it melts the cheese without burning the delicate roll tops
- Letting them rest for 2 minutes prevents all that hot cheese from oozing out when you cut them
03 -
- A serrated knife glides through the rolls without squishing them down
- Room temperature cheese slices melt more evenly than cold ones from the fridge