Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with melted cheddar, brushed with butter and baked until golden and gooey.
# 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:
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 -
- The sweet Hawaiian roll creates this incredible flavor contrast with sharp cheddar that you cannot get from regular bread
- Making twelve sandwiches at once means zero assembly line stress when youre feeding a crowd
02 -
- Slicing through connected rolls takes a sharp serrated knife and a light sawing motion, do not rush this step or you will crush the bread
- The foil cover step is crucial because it melts the cheese before the tops burn, which I learned the hard way
03 -
- Let the rolls sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing if they have been refrigerated, as cold bread compresses more easily
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold cheese straight from the package