Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Bite-sized grilled cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls, brushed with butter and baked until golden—perfect party snack.
# What You Need:
→ Breads
01 - 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)
→ Dairy
02 - 8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-ins
04 - 6 slices deli ham or turkey (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Keeping the rolls together, horizontally slice the entire block in half to create a bottom and top layer.
03 - Arrange the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly layer sliced cheddar cheese over the rolls. Add ham or turkey if using.
04 - Position the top half of the rolls over the fillings to close the sandwiches.
05 - If desired, blend melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the rolls with this mixture.
06 - Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
07 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Slice into individual mini sandwiches and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everyone will think you fussed for hours, but they come together in twenty-five minutes flat.
- The combination of cozy grilled cheese nostalgia and the sweet warmth of Hawaiian rolls is pure party magic.
02 -
- Once, I tried cutting the rolls before baking, and all the cheese escaped—slice after baking for the best filling-to-bread ratio.
- Mixing a touch of mustard into the butter was a happy accident that made everyone ask for the recipe.
03 -
- Spread the cheese all the way to the edges for that perfect cheesy stretch in every piece.
- A light sprinkle of garlic powder over the finished brushed tops makes them impossibly fragrant and craveable.