Easy Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls
These Easy Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are buttery, melty, and slightly sweet, making them perfect for parties, game day, or cozy snacking at home. Soft Hawaiian rolls are layered with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella, brushed with garlic butter, wrapped in foil, and baked until gooey and golden.
Ingredients
Rolls and cheese
- 12 Hawaiian rolls kept together as a single slab
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Butter topping
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Without separating the rolls, slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Place the bottom half into the baking dish.
- Spread about half of the softened butter over the cut side of the bottom layer. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder and dried herbs if using.
- Evenly layer the shredded cheddar and mozzarella over the buttered bottom half of the rolls, making sure to reach the edges so every Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Roll has plenty of filling.
- Place the top half of the rolls back on. Spread the remaining softened butter over the top surface.
- Cover the rolls tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the rolls are heated through.
- Carefully remove the foil and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes, just until the tops are lightly golden and slightly crisp.
- Let the rolls rest for 2 minutes, then slice along the seams into 12 Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add thin slices of ham, cooked bacon, or tomato between the cheese layers before baking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and melty again.