Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print)

Buttery toasted Hawaiian rolls filled with gooey melted cheese, baked until golden and crispy.

# Ingredient list:

→ Breads

01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls

→ Cheeses

02 - 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 oz cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded

→ Spreads

04 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Toppings (optional)

06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Keeping rolls connected, cut the entire block horizontally to create top and bottom layers.
03 - Place bottom half on baking sheet. Distribute mozzarella and cheddar evenly across the surface.
04 - Position top half of rolls over the cheese layer.
05 - Combine melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush mixture generously over roll tops.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
07 - Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and tops turn golden brown.
08 - Let rest 2 minutes. Cut between rolls to separate. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These little sandwiches deliver that nostalgic pull-apart bread experience from childhood sleepovers but with an adult upgrade
  • The sweet Hawaiian rolls create the most incredible flavor contrast with sharp cheddar and buttery garlic
  • You can prep everything in under ten minutes and let your oven do the rest of the work
02 -
  • Never separate the rolls before slicing, you'll end up with twelve tiny frustrating sandwiches instead of one cohesive batch
  • Press the top layer gently onto the cheese after baking to help everything meld together before cutting
  • These reheat surprisingly well in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if you somehow have leftovers
03 -
  • Let the butter mixture cool slightly before brushing so it doesn't make the rolls soggy
  • If the tops are browning too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes