Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with melted cheese, baked until golden and gooey. Perfect party appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian sweet rolls
→ Cheese
02 - 12 slices cheddar cheese or favorite melting cheese
→ Butter
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-Ins
04 - 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
05 - 6 slices tomato, thinly sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
03 - Place the bottom half on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Layer cheese slices evenly over the bottom half. Add bacon or tomato if using.
04 - Cover with the top half of the rolls. Brush the tops liberally with melted butter.
05 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
06 - Uncover and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes, until tops are golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool 2 minutes, then separate into individual sandwiches and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get twelve adorable sandwiches from one quick recipe, making them perfect for feeding a crowd without standing over a stove for hours
- The sweetness of Hawaiian rolls creates this incredible sweet and savory dance with melted cheese that nobody can resist
02 -
- Never separate the rolls before slicing them or you will be stuck making twelve tiny sandwiches individually which defeats the whole quick and easy appeal
- The foil step is crucial because it steams the rolls slightly so they stay soft while the cheese gets melty
03 -
- Let the butter cool slightly after melting so it does not tear the soft rolls when brushing
- If your cheese slices are larger than the rolls, trim the edges so they do not overflow and burn on the baking sheet