This Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese Recipe is THE Recipe
A deliciously sweet and savory Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese sandwich made with King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, melted cheddar cheese, and a flavorful garlic herb butter spread. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make snack pairs wonderfully with tomato soup for a comforting meal or appetizer.
- Author: Leo
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini grilled cheese sandwiches
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Sandwiches
- King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls – 12 rolls
- Sliced cheddar cheese – 12 slices (roughly 4 tbsp per sandwich)
- Butter (softened) – 4 tbsp
For the Garlic Herb Butter
- Oregano – 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder – 1/2 tsp
- Parsley (dried or fresh, finely chopped) – 1/2 tbsp
- Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with oregano, garlic powder, and parsley. Mix well until all herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Prepare the Rolls: Slice each King’s Hawaiian roll individually. Then cut each roll into thirds horizontally to create smaller sandwich portions. Spread a generous amount of the garlic herb butter on each slice.
- Assemble the Mini Sandwiches: Place a slice of cheddar cheese between two garlic herb buttered roll slices to make mini grilled cheese sandwiches. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking sheet with the prepared sandwiches into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the sandwiches halfway through baking to ensure even melting and toasting on both sides.
- Serve: Remove the baked Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese sandwiches from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by tomato soup for dipping.
Notes
- Using King’s Hawaiian rolls adds a sweet contrast to the savory cheese and garlic butter, which is essential to this recipe’s unique flavor.
- You can use any type of sliced cheese you prefer, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for a different twist.
- Flipping the sandwiches halfway through baking ensures they toast evenly and the cheese melts properly.
- These mini sandwiches are great for parties, snacks, or kid-friendly meals.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure your cheese is made without animal rennet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese, Sweet Rolls, Mini Grilled Cheese, Garlic Herb Butter, King's Hawaiian, Easy Snack, Party Appetizer