Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with cheddar, brushed with buttery glaze and baked until golden—perfect party 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)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Without separating the rolls, use a serrated bread knife to slice the block horizontally, making a top and bottom layer.
03 - Arrange the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Layer cheddar cheese evenly. Add ham or turkey if desired.
04 - Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese and fillings.
05 - In a bowl, mix melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder if using. Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls with a pastry brush.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden brown.
07 - Let cool for 2 minutes, then cut into individual mini sandwiches. Serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Cutting the rolls all at once feels like a clever little kitchen trick I wish I had known sooner.
- They're impossibly easy but always the first to vanish when I have friends over.
02 -
- If you rush cutting while they’re hot, the cheese can ooze out everywhere—let them cool for two minutes first.
- Mixing the melted butter with mustard and a sprinkle of garlic powder makes people ask for your secret every time.
03 -
- Let the baked sandwiches rest before slicing, or you risk losing the gooey centers.
- A dash of Dijon in the butter is my not-so-secret trick for grown-up flavor.