Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable version)
Buttery Hawaiian rolls stuffed with melted cheddar make these handheld sliders the ultimate party appetizer or quick snack.
# What you'll need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian sweet rolls
→ Cheese
02 - 12 slices cheddar cheese or favorite melting cheese
→ Butter
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-Ins
04 - 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
05 - 6 slices tomato, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Without separating the rolls, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
03 - Place the bottom half on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
04 - Layer cheese slices evenly over the bottom half. Add bacon or tomato if desired.
05 - Cover with the top half of the rolls.
06 - Brush the tops liberally with melted butter.
07 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
08 - Uncover and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven, let cool 2 minutes, then separate into individual sandwiches and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and savory combo hits that perfect comfort food spot every single time
- One batch feeds a crowd without standing over a hot stove for hours
02 -
- Do not separate the rolls before slicing, keeping them connected is the secret to even baking
- Letting them rest a couple minutes prevents all that cheese from oozing out when you cut them
03 -
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
- A serrated knife glides through the rolls without squishing them down