Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Gooey cheddar melts between sweet Hawaiian rolls, brushed with butter and baked until golden. Perfect party appetizer.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
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. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and tops are golden.
07 - Let rest 2 minutes, then cut apart into 12 mini sandwiches. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These disappear faster than you can bake them, so consider doubling the batch
- The sweet and savory combo hits a spot you did not know existed
02 -
- Do not pull the rolls apart before slicing or you will have a miserable time trying to reassemble them
- Letting them rest for those 2 minutes makes a huge difference for the cheese set
03 -
- Use a serrated knife and saw gently to avoid squishing the rolls
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold from the fridge