Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Bite-sized Hawaiian rolls filled with melted cheddar and brushed with buttery glaze, baked until golden.
# What's Needed:
→ 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 oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a serrated bread knife, slice rolls horizontally as a block to form top and bottom layers.
03 - Arrange bottom half of rolls on prepared baking sheet. Evenly layer sliced cheddar cheese and optional ham or turkey over the rolls.
04 - Place top half of rolls over the fillings. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with optional mustard, honey, and garlic powder, then brush this mixture across the roll tops.
05 - Transfer to oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
06 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes before slicing into individual mini sandwiches. Serve warm.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- You get that crispy, gooey grilled cheese effect in just a few bites—no flipping required.
- The hit of sweetness from the Hawaiian rolls really makes these stand out at any gathering.
02 -
- Once, I rushed slicing while they were too hot and lost more cheese than I’d like to admit—it pays to pause for those couple of minutes.
- Mixing mustard and honey into the butter seemed odd at first, but it’s pure genius for an extra pop of flavor.
03 -
- After baking, run your knife under hot water before slicing to keep the cheese neat inside each cut.
- If you want super crispy tops, broil for the last 60 seconds—but don’t take your eyes off them.