Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print version)

Bite-sized grilled cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls, brushed with butter and baked until golden, perfect for parties.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Without separating the individual rolls, slice the block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally with a serrated knife to create top and bottom halves.
03 - Set the bottom halves of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Distribute the sliced cheddar cheese evenly over the bread and add ham or turkey if using.
04 - Place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls atop the cheese and any optional fillings.
05 - Combine the melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder if desired. Evenly brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls using a pastry brush.
06 - Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool slightly for 2 minutes. Cut into individual mini sandwiches and present while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The blend of sweet Hawaiian rolls and gooey cheese is the kind of magic you want to keep all to yourself—until friends catch on.
  • They're incredibly quick and turn an ordinary day snacky and special with almost no effort.
02 -
  • If you rush slicing the fresh-from-oven rolls, the cheese oozes everywhere and makes a delicious mess—but a two-minute wait keeps things tidy.
  • Mixing honey into the buttery topping was an accident the first time, but now I do it on purpose every single batch.
03 -
  • Don&apost skimp on the cheese layer—err on the side of extra for that drool-worthy pull.
  • Timing is everything: watch the rolls in the last minutes, as golden tops can go to browned in a flash.

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