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Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese

Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese

This recipe transforms a simple grilled cheese into a pull-apart masterpiece of sweet, savory, and cheesy perfection using Hawaiian rolls. A savory butter glaze with garlic and Worcestershire sauce elevates these sliders, making them an incredibly simple yet satisfying dish. It's the perfect appetizer for a party or a quick and comforting meal for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 (12-count) package King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 8 slices mild cheddar or American cheese
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Serrated knife
  • small bowl
  • pastry brush
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice the entire slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Don't pull the individual rolls apart. Place the bottom half of the rolls into your prepared baking dish.
  3. Arrange the cheese slices in an even layer over the bottom slab of rolls, covering the entire surface.
  4. Place the top half of the rolls back onto the cheese-covered bottom half.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
  6. Generously brush the savory butter mixture all over the tops and sides of the rolls, making sure to get into all the crevices.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 10-12 minutes. This step is crucial for melting the cheese evenly without burning the tops.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls are lightly golden brown and toasted.
  9. Let the sliders cool for a minute or two in the pan before serving. Use a knife to slice them apart or let everyone pull their own right from the dish.

Notes

For the best results, be generous with the savory butter glaze. Let the sliders rest for a minute after baking for the perfect cheese pull. To prevent soggy bottoms, you can lightly toast the bottom slab of rolls before adding cheese. Sliders can be assembled ahead of time, but wait to add the butter glaze until just before baking. Variations include adding ham, bacon, or pepper jack cheese.