Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Soft Hawaiian rolls stuffed with melted cheese, brushed with garlic butter, and baked to golden perfection for easy entertaining.

# 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

→ Spreads

04 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Toppings (optional)

06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps:

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. Evenly layer the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the bottom half of the rolls.
04 - Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese.
05 - In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder. Brush the butter mixture liberally over the tops of the rolls.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if using.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 2 minutes, then separate into individual rolls using a sharp knife. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweetness from Hawaiian rolls balances perfectly with sharp cheddar creating this incredible sweet salty combo that keeps people reaching for just one more
  • These disappear faster than you can say appetizer making you the hero of any gathering without spending hours in the kitchen
02 -
  • Using a serrated bread knife in a gentle sawing motion prevents squishing the rolls when you slice through the block
  • Letting them cool for those two minutes seems impossible but it makes the difference between neat servings and a cheese explosion everywhere
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts more evenly creating that perfect gooey consistency instead of separated oils and solids
  • Position your oven rack in the upper third position helps achieve golden tops without overbaking the bottoms

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