Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Bite-sized, gooey and golden Hawaiian rolls with melty cheddar cheese make the perfect party appetizer or kid-friendly snack.

# What goes in:

→ 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 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. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and tops are golden.
07 - Let rest 2 minutes, then cut apart into 12 mini sandwiches. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory combo hits that perfect comfort food spot nobody can resist
  • You get twelve adorable servings from one quick assembly without flipping individual sandwiches
02 -
  • Slicing through connected rolls takes a gentle sawing motion with a serrated knife so you dont crush them
  • The foil step is crucial because the bottoms can burn before the cheese melts through
03 -
  • Let the block of rolls sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing to make cutting easier
  • If your cheese seems thick slice it with a cheese plane for more even melting

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