Description
These Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls combine soft, sweet rolls with a gooey blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all wrapped in butter and baked to melty perfection. A simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that’s easy to prepare and offers a delightful cheesy bite with a golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Butter & Seasoning
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (oregano or basil, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Slice the rolls: Keeping the pack of Hawaiian rolls together, slice them horizontally in half without separating the individual rolls to create a top and bottom layer.
- Butter the rolls: Spread the softened butter evenly on the cut sides of both the top and bottom halves of the rolls to add flavor and promote browning.
- Add seasoning (optional): Sprinkle the garlic powder over the buttered sides if you want an extra layer of savory flavor.
- Layer the cheese: Distribute the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the bottom half of the rolls, ensuring the cheese covers the surface well for melty goodness.
- Assemble the sandwich: Carefully place the top half of the rolls onto the cheesy bottom half, pressing gently to align but not squish the rolls.
- Wrap in foil: Tightly wrap the entire assembled roll sandwich in aluminum foil to keep moisture in during baking.
- Bake the rolls: Place the foil-wrapped rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, allowing the cheese to fully melt inside.
- Finish with golden crust: Unwrap the foil and return the rolls to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top crust.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven, let cool for about a minute, then slice into smaller portions and serve warm for the best cheesy experience.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, increase garlic powder to 1 1/2 teaspoons or add minced fresh garlic to the butter.
- Try mixing different cheeses such as Monterey Jack or provolone for varied flavor.
- Make-ahead tip: assemble and wrap the rolls prior to baking, then refrigerate and bake fresh when ready.
- Keep them wrapped tightly in foil during baking to prevent the rolls from drying out.
- Serve these mini grilled cheese rolls warm for maximum gooey cheesiness and a soft, buttery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mini grilled cheese, Hawaiian rolls, cheesy appetizer, baked sandwich, easy snack, party food
