Mini Hawaiian Grilled Cheese (Printable)
Bite-sized Hawaiian rolls filled with cheddar, buttered and grilled until golden—easy party snacks in under 30 minutes.
# What You 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
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
02 - Without separating, slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally to create a top and a bottom slab.
03 - Place the bottom slab on a cutting board and evenly layer the halved cheddar and optional Swiss cheese over the surface. Cover with the top slab.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly onto the outside top and bottom of the assembled rolls.
05 - For skillet: Place assembled rolls in skillet, grilling 3–4 minutes per side while pressing gently, until golden and cheese is melted. For oven: Transfer to a baking dish and bake 10–12 minutes until bread is golden and cheese is gooey.
06 - Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then separate into 12 mini sandwiches.
07 - Optionally, brush with Dijon mustard and sprinkle chopped chives or parsley before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttery crispness on each miniature sandwich feels like a playful upgrade to a childhood favorite.
- They’re endlessly customizable—everyone can have their mini grilled cheese just the way they want.
02 -
- If you rush the heat, the rolls brown before the cheese melts—slow and steady makes the difference.
- Brushing the outside with just enough butter gives you that unbeatable crisp, but too much makes it soggy.
03 -
- Pack the cheese all the way to the edges or the corners dry out.
- A quick rest after baking makes slicing cleaner and melts the cheese just right.