Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Bite-sized sweet rolls layered with cheddar, baked until golden and gooey. Perfect 25-minute appetizer for parties and gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
02 - 8 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Flavor Boosters
04 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp dried parsley
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice the whole block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
03 - If using, whisk together Dijon mustard and mayonnaise. Spread evenly onto the cut sides of the rolls.
04 - Layer cheddar cheese evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Place the top half over the cheese to reassemble.
05 - Place assembled rolls onto prepared baking sheet. Brush tops generously with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder and dried parsley, if desired.
06 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and tops are golden.
07 - Let rest 2 minutes, then cut apart into 12 mini sandwiches. Serve warm.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- These disappear faster than any other party appetizer I've ever made, and the prep is so simple you can double the recipe without breaking a sweat
- The sweet Hawaiian rolls paired with sharp cheddar create that perfect flavor contrast nobody can resist
02 -
- Never slice the rolls individually before baking, or they'll dry out and you'll lose that pull-apart magic
- Let them rest for those crucial 2 minutes after baking, otherwise the cheese will ooze out everywhere you cut
03 -
- A serrated knife is essential here so you don't squish the rolls while slicing through them
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold from the fridge