Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print Version)
Bite-sized sweet rolls filled with melted cheddar, baked until golden and gooey. Perfect for parties and snacks.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ 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 Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you put in way more effort
- The Hawaiian roll sweetness balances perfectly with sharp cheddar
- Baking them as a slab keeps everything incredibly soft and melty
02 -
- Don't separate the rolls before slicing—keeping them connected is what makes these easy and structurally sound
- The foil step is non-negotiable if you want soft bread instead of crunchy crackers
- Wait for the 2-minute rest or the cheese will ooze out everywhere when you cut them
03 -
- A serrated knife is your friend here—it cuts through the soft rolls without squishing them flat
- If the cheese looks like it might overflow, tent the foil slightly higher to create a dome