Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls – Easy, Cozy, Crowd-Pleaser Recipe
These Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are an easy and cozy crowd-pleaser perfect for parties or a comforting snack. Soft, slightly sweet Hawaiian rolls are layered with melted cheddar cheese and optional savory bacon, then brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini sandwiches 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls (12-count)
- 8–10 cheddar cheese slices or preferred cheese
- 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 the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the rolls evenly.
- Slice the rolls: Take the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls and slice them horizontally without separating the individual rolls, keeping the bottom and top halves intact.
- Add cheese: Lay cheddar cheese slices evenly across the bottom half of the rolls to cover them thoroughly.
- Add optional bacon: If using, place slices of turkey, beef, or chicken bacon evenly over the cheese layer for added flavor.
- Reassemble rolls: Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls back over the cheese and bacon layers to form a sandwich.
- Prepare garlic butter: In a bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combined.
- Brush rolls: Generously brush the butter mixture over the top of the rolls to ensure flavor and a golden crust when baked.
- Bake covered: Cover the rolls with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes to melt the cheese and warm through.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve warm: Slice the baked rolls between each bun and serve immediately for a delicious, gooey treat.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite cheese such as mozzarella, Swiss, or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Bacon is optional but adds a smoky, savory touch; you can omit for a vegetarian version.
- Brush the butter mixture evenly to ensure even browning and flavor on top.
- If you prefer crispier tops, leave the rolls uncovered for the last 7 minutes of baking.
- These sliders are best served warm but can be reheated in an oven or air fryer if prepared ahead of time.
Keywords: grilled cheese, Hawaiian rolls, mini sandwiches, party snack, baked sliders, cheddar cheese, bacon
