Description
These Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, combining sweet Hawaiian rolls with gooey, savory cheese. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Butter (Unsalted is Best)
- Sharp Cheddar
- Monterey Jack
- Provolone or Gruyère
- Thinly Sliced Cooked Beef (optional)
- Grilled Pineapple Bits (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Rolls: If you're using a slab of Hawaiian sweet rolls, carefully slice the entire slab horizontally through the middle, creating a top and bottom half, keeping all the rolls connected.
- Butter the Bottom Half: Place the bottom half of your sliced rolls onto a clean cutting board or baking sheet. Spread a generous, even layer of softened butter over the cut side of this bottom half.
- Layer the Cheese: Evenly distribute about two-thirds of your chosen cheese blend over the buttered bottom half of the rolls.
- Add Optional Fillings (If Using): If you're adding the thinly sliced cooked beef and/or grilled pineapple bits, layer them now over the cheese.
- Top with More Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining one-third of your cheese blend over the optional fillings.
- Place the Top Half: Carefully position the top half of the Hawaiian rolls back over the layered bottom half, pressing down gently.
- Butter the Exterior: Generously spread softened butter over the entire top surface of the assembled roll slab.
- Preheat Your Pan or Griddle: Heat a large non-stick skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat.
- Grill the First Side: Once the pan is warm, carefully butter the bottom exterior of your assembled roll slab. Then, transfer the entire slab, butter-side down, into the preheated pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- Cover and Melt: Place a lid on your skillet or cover the griddle with a heat-safe dome. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Flip and Grill the Second Side: Carefully place another large spatula on top of the rolls. Flip the entire slab over and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Slice and Serve: Once both sides are perfectly golden and the cheese is melted, transfer the entire slab to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice along the perforations to separate the individual mini grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Cooking over medium-low heat allows the butter to toast the rolls without burning, while giving the cheese ample time to melt. Consider using a mix of cheeses for a more flavorful experience.