Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with melted cheddar and brushed butter for golden tops—party-ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls

02 - 8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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, for topping)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Without separating, slice entire block of rolls horizontally to create top and bottom halves.

03 - Arrange the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly layer cheddar cheese and add deli ham or turkey if using.

04 - Position the top half of the rolls over the cheese and optional fillings.

05 - Combine melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder as desired. Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls.

06 - Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts and tops are golden brown.

07 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Cut into individual mini sandwiches and serve while warm.

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You get all the gooey, golden charm of grilled cheese, but in party-approved, perfectly snackable portions.
Using Hawaiian rolls gives you an irresistibly airy texture and a slight sweetness that everyone talks about later.

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Don't rush slicing; if you hack at the rolls while they're too hot, the cheese will ooze everywhere instead of staying put.
Adding mustard and honey to the butter took these from tasty to 'where did you get this recipe' status.

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If the tops are browning too quickly, lay a loose sheet of foil over the rolls for the last five minutes.
Scraping the melted butter bowl with your pastry brush gets every last flavorful drop on your rolls.