Sweet Savory Mini Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Crispy grilled Hawaiian rolls with melted cheese and honey mustard glaze
# What You Need:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 12 mini Hawaiian sweet rolls, split horizontally
02 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Meats
04 - 6 slices deli ham, halved
→ Condiments
05 - 2 tablespoons honey mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
08 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
# How To Make:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly hot.
02 - Whisk together honey mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Spread a thin layer of honey mustard mixture on the cut sides of each roll half. Place cheddar cheese half on the bottom bun, add ham if desired, and crown with the top bun.
04 - Coat the outside top and bottom of each assembled roll generously with softened butter, ensuring even coverage for golden browning.
05 - Arrange sandwiches in the preheated skillet, pressing gently with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with poppy seeds and chives while warm for optimal adherence.
07 - Plate the mini grilled cheese warm. For a complete meal, pair with pickles or tomato soup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sweet rolls and savory cheese creates that perfect sweet salty balance that makes you keep reaching for just one more
- They come together in literally 20 minutes but taste like something from a fancy restaurant appetizer menu
02 -
- Medium heat is crucial here because high heat will burn the sweet rolls before the cheese has time to melt properly
- Pressing lightly with your spatula helps the cheese adhere to both sides of the bread creating better structural integrity
03 -
- The butter needs to be truly softened or it will tear the sweet rolls when you try to spread it
- Letting them rest for about one minute after grilling helps the cheese set slightly so they do not slide apart when you bite in