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Mini grilled cheese Hawaiian rolls baked into golden, buttery sliders with melty cheese oozing from the sides.
Hannah Cooking

Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls

Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are sweet-and-savory oven-baked sliders with melty cheese and a buttery garlic top. Perfect for kids’ parties and quick appetizers—12 sandwiches at once.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Rest Time 2 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 12 mini sandwiches
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 count Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls keep connected
  • 12 slices American cheese or 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • 4 tablespoon butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Long serrated knife for slicing rolls horizontally
  • 1 Baking Sheet or 9x13 pan, lined optional
  • 1 Small bowl for butter mix
  • 1 Pastry brush to brush butter
  • 1 Sharp knife to cut sliders
  • 1 Spatula to lift/serve

Method
 

  1. Rest 2 minutes, then cut along roll lines into 12 mini sliders. Serve warm.
  2. Layer: Put the bottom slab on a baking sheet. Cover evenly with cheese (overlap slices if needed).
  3. Top: Place the top slab back on, aligning the rolls. Press gently.
  4. Butter: Mix melted butter + garlic powder (add parsley if using). Brush generously over the top.
  5. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
  6. Cut: Rest 2 minutes, then cut along roll lines into 12 mini sliders. Serve warm.