Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls (Printable)
Buttery Hawaiian rolls with melted cheddar and honey mustard, grilled to golden perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 12 mini Hawaiian sweet rolls, split horizontally
02 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Meats
04 - 6 slices deli ham, halved (optional)
→ Condiments
05 - 2 tablespoons honey mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
# Steps:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly hot.
02 - Whisk together honey mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
03 - Spread honey mustard mixture on cut sides of each roll. Layer bottom halves with cheddar cheese, add ham if desired, and replace tops.
04 - Butter outer surfaces of rolls. Place sandwiches in skillet, press gently with spatula, and grill 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
05 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with poppy seeds and chives if using, and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet Hawaiian bread balances perfectly with sharp cheddar and savory ham for that addictive sweet-savory combination
- These come together in under 20 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
- They reheat beautifully so you can make a batch and enjoy them throughout the week
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning before the cheese melts so resist the urge to crank up the temperature
- Pressing gently with your spatula helps the cheese adhere to both halves of the roll
- These are best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes
03 -
- Room temperature butter spreads more easily than cold butter so set it out 15 minutes before starting
- If your skillet is small cook in batches rather than crowding the pan which causes uneven browning