Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls
Soft, slightly sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with gooey melted cheese, brushed with a garlicky herb butter, and baked to golden perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes and guaranteed to be the first thing gone from the table.
Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls (12-count)
- 8–10 slices cheddar cheese (or Colby Jack, American, Swiss, or mozzarella)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (salted recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- 4 slices turkey bacon, beef bacon, or chicken bacon, cooked (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating the individual rolls. You should have one large slab on top and one on the bottom.
- Place the bottom half in a baking dish. Lay cheese slices in an even layer across the entire surface.
- If using protein, add cooked and crumbled or sliced turkey bacon, beef bacon, or chicken bacon evenly over the cheese.
- Place the top half of the rolls back on. Press down gently with your palm to help everything settle.
- Stir together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Brush the entire mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until tops are golden brown.
- Slice along the roll lines and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra softness, brush tops with a little additional melted butter immediately after baking.
- Mix cheddar and mozzarella for the ultimate melt and stretch combination.
- Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate unbaked. Bake when ready.
- Reheat in oven at 325°F for 8–10 minutes. Avoid microwave.
- Freeze baked and cooled sliders in an airtight container for up to 1 month.