Mini Hawaiian Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Soft Hawaiian rolls turned into gooey, bite-size grilled cheese—party-ready comfort in 22 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Bread and Dairy

01 - 12 Hawaiian rolls
02 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-Ons

04 - 6 slices Swiss cheese, halved
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F or heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
02 - Without separating the Hawaiian rolls, slice them horizontally to form a top and bottom slab.
03 - Position the bottom slab on a cutting board. Arrange cheddar cheese slices—add Swiss cheese if desired—covering the rolls evenly. Place the top slab back over the cheese layers.
04 - Spread the softened butter evenly across the top and bottom exterior of the assembled rolls.
05 - For skillet preparation: grill entire sandwich slab for 3 to 4 minutes per side, gently pressing, until both sides are golden and cheese is melted. For oven method: transfer the buttered rolls to a baking dish and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is gooey and the bread is golden.
06 - Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then cut or pull apart into 12 individual mini sandwiches.
07 - If desired, brush the tops with Dijon mustard and sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These mini sandwiches pack all the nostalgic grilled cheese flavor in party-ready bites—trust me, they disappear fast.
  • The sweet rolls and melting cheese are a combo you&apost;ll crave whenever you need low-effort comfort food.
02 -
  • Trying to separate the rolls before grilling turns the cheese into a runaway mess—always slice as a slab first.
  • Letting the sandwiches rest just a minute after baking keeps you from burning your fingers and losing all the luscious cheese.
03 -
  • If baking, place a piece of parchment in the dish for super easy clean up—no sticking, no cheese lost.
  • A gentle press with another pan while grilling gives you perfect browning and helps the cheese melt all the way through.

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