Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls Recipe
Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are an irresistible appetizer or snack featuring soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls stuffed with melted cheddar cheese and optional savory bacon. Brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture and baked until golden and bubbly, these mini sandwiches offer a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and cheesy flavors in a convenient, bite-sized form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini grilled cheese sandwiches 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls and Cheese
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls (12-count)
- 8–10 cheddar cheese slices or preferred cheese
Optional Filling
- 4 slices turkey bacon, beef bacon, or chicken bacon (optional)
Butter Mixture
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the rolls evenly.
- Slice Rolls: Slice the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping them together as one sheet without separating the individual rolls.
- Add Cheese: Lay cheddar cheese slices evenly over the bottom half of the sliced rolls to ensure every mini sandwich is cheesy.
- Add Bacon (Optional): If using, layer the turkey, beef, or chicken bacon slices on top of the cheese for added savory flavor.
- Reassemble Rolls: Place the top half of the rolls back over the filled bottom half, sandwiching the cheese and bacon inside.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful brush-on topping.
- Brush Rolls: Brush the seasoned melted butter evenly across the tops of the rolls to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake Covered: Cover the rolls loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes so the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5 to 7 minutes until the tops turn golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Slice the baked roll sheet into individual mini sandwiches and serve warm to enjoy the melty, savory goodness.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use your favorite cheese.
- Feel free to swap cheddar with mozzarella, pepper jack, or any melting cheese you prefer.
- Use a mix of garlic and onion powders for a flavorful buttery crust without overpowering the rolls.
- Covering with foil during baking helps melt the cheese without drying out the rolls.
- Serve these mini grilled cheese rolls as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
Keywords: mini grilled cheese, Hawaiian rolls, cheesy appetizers, baked snacks, party food, finger food
