Description
These mini grilled cheese sandwiches made with sweet Hawaiian rolls feature crispy golden tops and melty cheddar cheese inside, perfect for parties, snacks, or kid-friendly lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Hawaiian rolls (usually 12 rolls)
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cheddar cheese, sliced
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half, keeping tops and bottoms together in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Layer sliced cheddar evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
- Spread mayonnaise on the bottom halves to prevent sogginess.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and tops start to turn light golden brown.
- If your oven has a broiler, broil for the last 1-2 minutes to crisp and brown the tops, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use mayonnaise on the bottom halves to prevent sogginess. Watch the broiler carefully as tops can burn quickly. For extra crispiness on the bottom, pan-toast rolls lightly in butter before assembling. Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini sandwiches
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 12
Keywords: mini grilled cheese, Hawaiian rolls, snack, party food, kid-friendly, easy recipe, crispy tops, cheddar cheese