Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Print version)

Buttery Hawaiian rolls filled with gooey melted cheese and baked until golden brown.

# What you need:

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

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Theyre impossibly fast to assemble but taste like you spent all afternoon on them
  • The sweet Hawaiian rolls paired with savory cheese create that perfect sweet salty balance people cant stop eating
02 -
  • Dont use pre shredded mozzarella if you can avoid it since the anti caking coating prevents proper melting
  • Letting them rest for those 2 minutes after baking actually matters or the cheese will ooze out when you cut them
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion to cut through the rolls without squishing them
  • If the tops are browning too fast tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes

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