Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls with melted cheddar, garlic butter topping, baked until golden and crispy.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 12 Hawaiian rolls

→ Cheese

02 - 12 slices cheddar cheese or favorite melting cheese

→ Butter Mixture

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls attached to each other without separating into individual rolls.
03 - Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet.
04 - Lay one slice of cheese on each roll bottom, overlapping as needed to cover evenly.
05 - Place the tops of the rolls back on.
06 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt.
07 - Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then cut into individual sandwiches. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet Hawaiian bread balances perfectly with sharp cheddar creating that addictive salty sweet combo everyone craves
  • They cook all at once in one pan so you can actually enjoy your own party instead of standing at the stove
02 -
  • Do not separate the individual rolls before baking or they will dry out and the cheese will ooze everywhere
  • Letting them rest for even 2 minutes after baking makes a huge difference for clean cutting
03 -
  • Use freshly grated cheese for better melting but pre sliced absolutely works in a pinch
  • If the tops are browning too fast tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes

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