Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printer-friendly)

Sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with melted cheddar, baked to golden perfection.

# 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

# How-To Guide:

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 rolls balance perfectly with savory melted cheese, creating that addictive sweet salty combo nobody can resist
  • Cooking them as one slab means everything stays warm and melty while you're busy hosting or hanging out
02 -
  • Don't separate the rolls before slicing, or they'll slide around while baking and you'll lose that uniform presentation
  • The foil step is crucial, skip it and the tops will burn before the cheese has time to melt
03 -
  • A serrated knife works best for cutting through the rolls without squishing them
  • If the tops brown too fast, tent with foil for the last few minutes of baking

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