Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print View)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls loaded with gooey melted cheese and toasted until golden brown.

# What You Need:

→ Breads

01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls

→ Cheeses

02 - 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 oz cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded

→ Spreads

04 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Toppings

06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Without separating the rolls, cut the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.
03 - Place the bottom half onto the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Evenly layer the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the bottom half of the rolls.
05 - Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese.
06 - In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder.
07 - Brush the butter mixture liberally over the tops of the rolls.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if using.
09 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 2 minutes, then separate into individual rolls using a sharp knife. Serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They bake in one batch, meaning you can feed a crowd without standing at the stove flipping individual sandwiches like a short-order cook
  • The sweet Hawaiian bread creates this incredible contrast with savory, melted cheese that makes them impossible to stop eating
02 -
  • Cutting through connected rolls can be tricky, so use a serrated knife and saw gently instead of pressing down to avoid squishing the bread
  • Letting them cool for those 2 minutes seems pointless but the cheese sets slightly, making them easier to pull apart without losing all the filling
03 -
  • Buy an extra package of Hawaiian rolls because they freeze beautifully and you will want to make these again soon
  • Position your oven rack in the center position so the tops brown evenly without burning before the cheese melts

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