Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Buttery Hawaiian rolls filled with melted cheese, baked until golden and gooey. Perfect party appetizer ready in 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Without separating the rolls, cut the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.
03 - Place the bottom half onto the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Evenly layer the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the bottom half of the rolls.
05 - Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese.
06 - In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder.
07 - Brush the butter mixture liberally over the tops of the rolls.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if using.
09 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 2 minutes, then separate into individual rolls using a sharp knife. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet Hawaiian roll creates this incredible salty-sweet contrast that regular bread just cannot match
- They disappear faster than you can bake them, making them perfect for feeding hungry crowds
02 -
- Cutting the rolls while they are still warm makes the cheese stretch rather than break cleanly
- Letting them cool for those 2 minutes prevents the cheese from oozing out completely when you cut them
03 -
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold from the fridge
- Brush the butter down into the crevices between rolls for maximum golden crust