Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printer-friendly)

Soft Hawaiian rolls layered with cheddar and mozzarella, brushed with garlic butter and toasted until golden and gooey.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls, unseparated
02 - 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
03 - 4 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

→ Garlic Butter Spread

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the 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 in one piece without separating individual rolls. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet or clean work surface.
03 - Arrange cheddar and mozzarella cheese slices evenly across the bottom half of the rolls, covering the entire surface. Place the top half of the rolls back over the cheese layer.
04 - In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with garlic powder and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
05 - Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolls using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, ensuring full coverage for a golden, crispy finish.
06 - For oven method: Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and tops are golden brown. For skillet method: Cut into individual sandwiches and grill each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden with melted cheese centers.
07 - Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Separate into individual mini sandwiches and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can prep the entire tray in under ten minutes and then let the oven do all the work while you enjoy your own party.
  • The combination of sweet Hawaiian rolls with sharp cheddar and stretchy mozzarella creates a flavor contrast that regular bread simply cannot match.
02 -
  • If you use cold butter you will tear the roll tops and end up with patchy coverage, so plan ahead and let it soften naturally rather than microwaving it into a puddle.
  • Do not skip the mozzarella because cheddar alone will not give you that satisfying cheese pull that makes these irresistible.
03 -
  • Cover the baking sheet loosely with foil for the first five minutes if your oven runs hot, then uncover to finish browning the tops.
  • A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top right before serving elevates the flavor in a way that will make people think you did something fancy.

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