Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls with melted cheddar and honey-mustard butter, baked until golden for bite-sized cheesy bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Breads
01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
→ Dairy
02 - 8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-ins
04 - 6 slices deli ham or turkey (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the entire block of rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls connected, to form a top and bottom slab.
03 - Place the bottom half of the rolls on the lined baking sheet. Evenly distribute the sliced cheddar cheese across the surface. Add deli ham or turkey if desired.
04 - Position the top half of the rolls to cover the fillings.
05 - Combine melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder if using. Brush generously over the top of the rolls.
06 - Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and the roll tops are golden brown.
07 - Allow the rolls to cool for 2 minutes, then slice into 12 individual mini sandwiches and serve warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet-savory play between Hawaiian rolls and cheddar is more addictive than it should be.
- They're the quickest way to impress at a potluck or fix a snack craving without fuss.
02 -
- If you rush and separate the rolls before slicing as a block, you’ll wrestle with uneven layers and rogue fillings.
- Letting the rolls cool for two minutes honestly makes them easier to slice—trust me, hot cheese is a slippery thing.
03 -
- If you brush the tops twice with the butter mixture midway, the rolls turn out extra crispy and flavorful.
- Stack the cheese all the way to the edges for perfectly gooey bites in every mini sandwich.