Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)

Soft Hawaiian rolls with cheddar and mozzarella, buttered and browned until gooey, ideal for parties or snacks.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread and Cheese

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

→ 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 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 in half horizontally while keeping them connected. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet or cutting board.
03 - Distribute cheddar and mozzarella 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 softened butter with garlic powder and chopped parsley. Mix until well blended.
05 - Spread the garlic-parsley butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolls, ensuring full coverage for a golden crust.
06 - For oven method: Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is fully melted and tops are golden brown. For skillet method: Cut into individual rolls and grill each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden with melted cheese.
07 - Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Separate into individual mini sandwiches and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These pull apart mini grilled cheeses disappear fast at any gathering, and people always ask how you made them.
  • The combination of cheddar and mozzarella gives you that perfect stretchy melt with real flavor depth.
02 -
  • Do not separate the rolls before slicing or you will fight with twelve tiny bread pieces and lose your patience.
  • Cheese that is sliced too thick will not melt through before the tops burn, so keep slices thin and even.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to cut through the whole slab cleanly without compressing the rolls.
  • Brushing a little melted butter on the bottom of the rolls before adding cheese creates an extra crisp layer that holds everything together.

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