Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Bite-sized grilled cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls—golden buttered tops and gooey cheddar, ready in 22 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread and Dairy
01 - 12 Hawaiian rolls
02 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Optional Add-Ons
04 - 6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
02 - Without separating, cut the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to form a top and bottom slab.
03 - Place the bottom slab on a cutting board and evenly layer cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese if desired, over the rolls. Cover with the top slab.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on the exterior top and bottom of the assembled rolls.
05 - For skillet: Place the sandwich slab in the pan and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and cheese melts. For oven: Set rolls in a baking dish and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is gooey and the bread turns golden brown.
06 - Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then slice or pull apart into 12 mini sandwiches.
07 - Brush with Dijon mustard and sprinkle with chives or parsley before serving, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These mini sandwiches look playful, but deliver rich, melty satisfaction in every bite.
- They're easy to dress up or down, so you'll find yourself returning to the recipe for more than just parties.
02 -
- If you rush slicing the rolls, they flatten and lose their pillowy charm—slow and gentle wins.
- Adding both cheeses together creates those irresistible cheese pulls everyone will talk about.
03 -
- Pressing lightly with a spatula during cooking maximizes golden crust but keeps the rolls fluffy inside.
- Start with room temperature butter for the smoothest spreading and even browning.