Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print)
Bite-sized grilled cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls with melty cheddar and buttery brushed tops—ready in 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Breads
01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
→ Dairy
02 - 8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-ins
04 - 6 slices deli ham or turkey (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Keeping the rolls together, slice the entire block horizontally with a serrated knife to create a top and bottom layer.
03 - Arrange the bottom half of the rolls on the baking sheet. Evenly layer the sliced cheddar cheese over the rolls. Add deli ham or turkey if desired.
04 - Cover with the top half of the rolls. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder if using. Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and the tops are golden brown.
06 - Let cool for 2 minutes. Slice into individual mini sandwiches with a serrated knife and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get crispy, gooey, and sweet notes in every bite—no need to choose between them.
- It’s laughably easy to make a whole batch, yet everyone keeps asking for your “secret.”
02 -
- Trying to separate the rolls before baking makes the cheese ooze everywhere—slice the block after baking for best results.
- Brushing the tops right to the edges with butter turns out crisper, shinier sandwiches than just a dab in the center.
03 -
- Melting the butter fully before brushing stops patchy baking and uneven color.
- Sneaking a little mustard into the butter mixture gives the tiniest zing that lingers between bites.