Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Bite-sized sweet rolls filled with melty cheddar, baked until golden and gooey. Perfect party appetizer ready in 25 minutes.
# 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
# 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 Advice:
01 -
- The sweet Hawaiian rolls paired with sharp cheddar create that perfect sweet and salty combination everyone craves
- You can assemble twelve sandwiches in about five minutes and let the oven do the rest of the work
02 -
- Slicing through the whole connected roll package rather than separating them first is the secret to keeping these neatly assembled
- The foil step prevents the tops from browning too quickly while giving the cheese time to fully melt
03 -
- Room temperature cheese slices melt more evenly than cold ones, so take your cheese out of the fridge about 20 minutes before assembling
- Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion to cut through the rolls without squishing them after baking