Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print View)

Gooey cheddar melted between sweet Hawaiian rolls, brushed with butter and baked until golden.

# 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 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.
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 Hints:

01 -
  • The sweet Hawaiian rolls paired with sharp cheddar create that perfect salty sweet magic people cant stop eating
  • You slice the whole pack at once so these come together in under ten minutes of actual work
02 -
  • Don't separate the rolls before slicing or you'll drive yourself crazy trying to match tops and bottoms later
  • The foil cover is non negotiable for that perfect melt without burning the tops
03 -
  • Let the cheese come to room temperature before layering for more even melting
  • Use your pastry brush to get butter into all the little crevices between rolls

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