Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print Version)
Bite-sized grilled cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls, brushed with honey-mustard butter and baked until golden.
# What You 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:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a serrated bread knife, slice the entire block of Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom layer, keeping the rolls connected.
03 - Arrange the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Distribute the sliced cheddar cheese evenly on top. Add sliced deli ham or turkey if desired.
04 - Place the top half of the rolls over the layered fillings to form sandwiches.
05 - Combine melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder if using. Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls.
06 - Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the roll tops are golden brown.
07 - Allow sandwiches to cool for 2 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut into individual portions and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is the sort of snack that disappears faster than you can admit you made it, especially when you brush on the mustardy butter.
- Everyone gets excited about their own little sandwich—just gooey enough to drip but still perfectly hand-held.
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- If you try to move the rolls before cooling, cheese will slide everywhere—trust me, patience pays off.
- Brushing the butter on before baking actually keeps the rolls extra soft while giving you that glossy golden finish.
03 -
- Don't separate the rolls before slicing to keep things neat and stress free.
- Mixing the mustard and honey with butter is the secret step for next level flavor.