Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with melted cheese, toasted until golden and brushed with savory garlic butter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 12 Hawaiian rolls

→ Cheese

02 - 12 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

→ Butter Mixture

03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F
02 - Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping connected as a slab
03 - Place roll bottoms in baking dish, top each with cheese slice
04 - Replace roll tops to form sandwiches
05 - Whisk melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and salt in small bowl
06 - Brush butter mixture evenly over roll tops
07 - Bake 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and tops turn golden brown
08 - Cool briefly, separate into individual sliders, serve warm

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory combo hits different when youre craving comfort food but want something that feels like a treat
  • They disappear faster than you can say appetizer, making you look like a hosting genius
02 -
  • Resist the urge to separate the rolls before baking—keeping them connected helps them steam slightly and stay ultra soft
  • If your cheese is oozing out the sides, thats actually perfect—those crispy cheese edges are the best part
03 -
  • Brush the butter mixture down into the crevices between rolls for maximum flavor absorption
  • If the tops brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes