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Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls

Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls: A Gooey Family Favorite

These Mini Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls combine melted cheese and buttery goodness, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rolls
  • 1 pack Hawaiian Rolls Use any soft dinner rolls if unavailable.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Softened; can substitute with margarine or olive oil.
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Substitute with pepper jack for a spicy kick.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Fontina works great for creaminess.
Optional Flavor Boosters
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used for bolder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs Use oregano or basil; switch to fresh herbs for freshness.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the entire pack of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them together.
  3. Spread softened butter over both cut sides of the rolls.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried herbs evenly over the buttered surfaces, if desired.
  5. Layer shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on the bottom half of the rolls.
  6. Place the top half of the rolls back onto the cheesy bottom and press down gently.
  7. Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Unwrap the foil and toast in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Remove the rolls from the oven, cool slightly, and slice into individual portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls are easily customizable with additional ingredients like bacon or jalapeños. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor.

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