Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with melted mozzarella and cheddar, brushed with garlic butter and baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Without separating the rolls, cut the entire block horizontally to create top and bottom layers.
03 - Place bottom half on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Evenly layer mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over bottom half.
05 - Place top half of rolls over cheese layer.
06 - Mix melted butter with garlic powder in small bowl.
07 - Brush butter mixture liberally over tops of rolls.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if using.
09 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
10 - Let cool for 2 minutes, separate into individual rolls with sharp knife. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get twelve adorable sliders from one quick preparation
  • The sweet and savory combo keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • Cutting through connected rolls is way easier than separating them first. Trust me on this one.
  • The parchment paper saves you from scrubbing baked on cheese off your baking sheet forever.
03 -
  • Let them rest for the full 2 minutes so the cheese sets slightly. Otherwise it all oozes out when you cut them.
  • Add a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning to the butter mixture for an extra flavor dimension.

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