Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with mozzarella and cheddar, toasted with garlic butter until golden and gooey.
# What You 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
04 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
→ Spreads
05 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
→ Toppings
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How-To:
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. Brush the butter mixture liberally over the tops of the rolls.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if using.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 2 minutes, then separate into individual rolls using a sharp knife. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Hawaiian rolls add just enough sweetness to balance the savory cheese
- You get twelve perfect little sandwiches with almost zero effort
- They're the kind of food that makes people hover around the kitchen waiting
02 -
- Don't pull the rolls apart before slicing, keeping them connected is what makes this recipe so incredibly quick
- The cooling time matters, if you cut them immediately the cheese will ooze out everywhere instead of staying inside
03 -
- Use your pastry brush to get butter into every single crack and crevice
- Buy extra rolls because someone will absolutely eat one plain while you're assembling