Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Gooey cheese sandwiches on sweet Hawaiian rolls make the ultimate party appetizer or quick snack
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian sweet rolls
→ Cheese
02 - 12 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese
→ Butter
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-Ins
04 - 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
05 - 6 slices tomato, thinly sliced
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
03 - Place the bottom half on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Layer cheese slices evenly over the bottom half. Add bacon or tomato if desired.
04 - Cover with the top half of the rolls.
05 - Brush the tops liberally with melted butter.
06 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
07 - Uncover and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool 2 minutes, then separate into individual sandwiches and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Hawaiian rolls natural sweetness creates this incredible contrast with sharp cheddar that nobody can quite explain but everyone immediately understands
- You get twelve perfectly portioned sandwiches without standing over a stove for twenty minutes flipping individual pieces
02 -
- Slicing through connected rolls takes some confidence, but a serrated knife sawing gently will get you through without crushing the bread
- If your cheese starts escaping onto the baking sheet, consider it a bonus crispy treat for the cook
03 -
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly, so take slices out while the oven preheats
- The parchment paper is not optional unless you enjoy chiseling baked on cheese off your baking sheets