Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls
These Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls are quick, cheesy delights perfect for weeknight dinners or parties, featuring sweet Hawaiian rolls and melty cheddar topped with a savory garlic-parsley butter.
Ingredients
For the rolls
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls (12-count) King’s Hawaiian is classic, but any soft, slightly sweet roll will do.
- 8-10 slices cheddar cheese (your preferred melting cheese; provolone or Monterey Jack work well) For a sharper bite, use aged cheddar or mix with mozzarella for extra creaminess.
For the buttery glaze
- 4 tbsp melted butter Use unsalted butter for better control over salt.
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder Can substitute with 1/4 tsp garlic salt.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder Can substitute with 1/4 tsp onion salt.
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Pinch salt and pepper Adjust to taste.
Optional ingredients
- 4 slices turkey, beef, chicken bacon Can use vegetarian turkey bacon or omit for a meat-free slider.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating the individual buns. Keep the sheet intact like a sandwich.
- Lay 8–10 slices of cheddar evenly over the bottom half. If your slices are large, overlap slightly to cover.
- Add the cooked turkey bacon slices evenly across the cheese, if using.
- Place the top half of the rolls back onto the bottom, keeping the sheet together.
Cooking
- In a small bowl, stir melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Brush the seasoned butter evenly across the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 12 minutes to let cheese melt.
- Remove the foil and bake another 5–7 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the butter has crisped slightly.
- Remove from oven, slice between each roll with a serrated knife, and serve warm.
Notes
These sliders can be served as an appetizer, party finger food, alongside a simple meal. They reheat well and can be frozen for up to 2 months. For extra crispy tops, you can broil them for 1–2 minutes at the end.