Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese
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Sweet Hawaiian rolls meet savory melted cheese in this easy comfort food recipe. Perfect for quick lunches or party appetizers.
- Author: James Carter Jr
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 12 slices of American cheese or your favorite cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected as a single unit. Place the bottom half on the baking sheet.
- Layer the cheese slices evenly over the bottom half of the rolls, covering the entire surface.
- Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese layer and press down gently.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Using a pastry brush, spread the butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolls, covering all surfaces.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes before cutting between the rolls to separate individual sandwiches.
Notes
- Any melting cheese works well. Try cheddar, provolone, Swiss, or a mix for extra flavor depth.
- The mayonnaise in the butter mixture adds moisture and helps create a beautiful golden crust, but you can use butter alone if preferred.
- Watch closely while baking as Hawaiian rolls brown quickly due to their sugar content.
- Can assemble up to 2 hours ahead, cover with foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg