Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Golden-topped Hawaiian rolls with cheddar and mozzarella, brushed with garlic butter for gooey, shareable bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread & Cheese
01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls
02 - 8 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
→ Spread
04 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or set a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Using a serrated knife, slice the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating individual rolls. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet or work surface.
03 - Arrange cheddar and mozzarella cheese slices evenly across the bottom half of the rolls, then place the top half back on.
04 - Combine softened butter with garlic powder and parsley in a small bowl. Evenly spread the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
05 - For oven method: Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown. For skillet method: Cut into individual rolls and grill each side for 2–3 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then separate into individual rolls and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and savory combo hits a pleasure center in your brain that nothing else quite reaches.
- They take almost zero effort but look like you tried really hard, which is the best kind of recipe.
02 -
- Do not skip the rest time, that cheese is basically lava straight out of the oven and you will regret your eagerness.
- If using the skillet method, keep the heat at medium, too high and the butter burns before the cheese melts through.
03 -
- Freeze the cheese slices for ten minutes before assembling so they stay firm enough to layer without sliding around.
- Cover the baking sheet with foil for the first eight minutes, then uncover for the last five to get that golden top without drying out the rolls.