Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls transformed into gooey, bite-sized grilled cheese—ideal for snacks, parties, or a cozy treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Bread and Dairy
01 - 12 Hawaiian rolls
02 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Optional Add-Ons
04 - 6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or set a large skillet over medium-low heat.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.
03 - Place the bottom slab on a cutting board. Arrange cheddar and, if desired, Swiss cheese evenly over the bread. Cover with the top slab.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly onto both the top and bottom exterior surfaces of the assembled rolls.
05 - For skillet: Grill the sandwich slab in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and cheese is melted. For oven: Set the prepared rolls in a baking dish and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and cheese is gooey.
06 - Remove from heat, let stand briefly, then slice or pull apart into 12 mini sandwiches.
07 - Optionally, brush with Dijon mustard and sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Hawaiian rolls turn ordinary grilled cheese into sweet, pillowy bites you can eat by the handful.
- It’s nearly impossible to mess up, and friends always ask how you made them.
02 -
- If you slice the rolls too quickly, the top will tear – patience here saves frustration later.
- Letting the sandwiches rest briefly after cooking keeps you from burning your fingers and makes slicing much neater.
03 -
- Softened butter sliding over the top and bottom helps every roll crisp without ever burning.
- Adding just a little Dijon mustard to the outside seals in flavor you never knew you were missing.