Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable Version)
Sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with melted cheddar, brushed with honey-mustard butter and baked until golden.
# Ingredient List:
→ Breads
01 - 1 package (12-count) 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)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a serrated bread knife, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating the individual rolls to create a top and bottom portion.
03 - Position the bottom half of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly layer sliced cheddar cheese over the rolls and add deli ham or turkey if using.
04 - Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese and fillings to reassemble.
05 - In a bowl, combine melted butter with Dijon or yellow mustard, honey, and garlic powder if desired. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture.
06 - Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
07 - Allow the rolls to cool for 2 minutes. Slice into individual mini sandwiches and serve warm.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- It&aposs the ultimate crowd-pleaser — people can never eat just one, and someone always asks for the recipe.
- The buttery, slightly sticky tops get perfectly golden while the cheese inside oozes just the way you hope it will.
02 -
- If you rush and try to slice while they're too hot, the cheese slides everywhere — patience pays off.
- Mixing mustard and honey into the butter was a happy accident that made everyone ask for my "secret sauce" version.
03 -
- Letting the assembled rolls rest for a minute or two before cutting keeps the fillings inside and neat.
- For an extra-crisp base, toast the bottom half of rolls on the pan for a few minutes before assembling.