Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)

Golden, cheesy sliders on soft Hawaiian rolls, brushed with garlic butter and baked or griddled until gooey.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls
02 - 8 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced

→ Spread

04 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or set a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Using a serrated knife, slice the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating individual rolls. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet or work surface.
03 - Arrange cheddar and mozzarella cheese slices evenly across the bottom half of the rolls, then place the top half of the rolls back on.
04 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter with garlic powder and finely chopped parsley. Evenly spread or brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
05 - For oven method: bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown. For skillet method: cut into individual rolls and grill each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then separate into individual rolls. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Hawaiian rolls bring a subtle sweetness that regular bread simply cannot match, and once you try this combination you will never go back to plain sandwich bread for grilled cheese.
  • Everything bakes together on one sheet, so you feed a crowd with almost zero effort and zero washing up afterward.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting minute after baking, because the cheese needs a moment to set slightly or it slides right off the roll and onto your shirt.
  • If you are using the skillet method, cut the rolls into individual sandwiches before grilling so every surface gets direct contact with the pan for proper crisping.
03 -
  • The biggest secret is patience with the butter, so let it soften completely because spreading cold butter on soft Hawaiian rolls is a one way ticket to tearing them apart.
  • Shredding a little extra cheese directly onto the baking sheet around the edges creates crispy cheese bits that cook faster than the rolls and become the best cook treat.

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