Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Bite-sized grilled cheddar on sweet Hawaiian rolls, brushed with honey-mustard butter and baked until golden.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Breads
01 - 1 package (12 rolls) 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a serrated bread knife, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally, creating a top and bottom slab without separating individual rolls.
03 - Place the bottom half of rolls onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly layer sliced cheddar cheese over the rolls, then add deli ham or turkey if using.
04 - Set the top half of the rolls over the cheese and fillings to complete assembly.
05 - Combine melted butter with mustard, honey, and garlic powder if desired. Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls using a pastry brush.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the roll tops develop a golden crust.
07 - Cool for 2 minutes, then separate into 12 mini sandwiches. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your guests will never guess how easy it is to make these irresistible, cheesy bites.
- Even picky eaters can customize their own with add-ins or just keep it simple—and they disappear shockingly fast!
02 -
- If you skip lining the pan, be ready to scrub off stubborn melted cheese later—it took me far too many tries to learn that!
- Adding mustard straight to the butter brushed on top made the flavors pop and kept the rolls extra moist.
03 -
- Always check your oven early—the timing can shift quickly and you want golden tops, not burnt bottoms.
- Let the sandwiches rest for a minute before cutting; this helps keep every bite together and extra gooey inside.