Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with cheddar, baked until golden and gooey. Perfect party appetizer ready in 25 minutes.

# What you'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice the whole block horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
03 - If using, whisk together Dijon mustard and mayonnaise. Spread evenly onto cut sides of rolls.
04 - Layer cheddar cheese evenly over bottom half. Place top half over cheese to reassemble.
05 - Place assembled rolls on 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 additional 5 minutes until cheese is fully melted and tops are golden.
08 - Let rest 2 minutes, then cut apart into 12 mini sandwiches. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweetness of Hawaiian rolls meets sharp cheddar in the most unexpected way
  • Feeding a crowd has never been easier or more crowd pleasing
02 -
  • Using a serrated knife is non negotiable here, it glides through the soft rolls without squishing them flat
  • The foil step prevents burning while ensuring cheese melts all the way through to the bottom layer
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese slices melt more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Letting them rest those two minutes prevents all the cheese from oozing out when you cut

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