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Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese

Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese: 15-Min, Epic, Cheesy, Quick.


  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese is a 15-minute, ooey-gooey pull-apart sandwich that turns a simple weeknight into a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal. Soft Hawaiian rolls cradle melted cheddar and mozzarella, baked with garlic butter until tops are golden. This one-pan, oven-baked comfort food is perfect for quick lunches, family dinners, or snack time—easy to make, endlessly comforting, and endlessly shareable with kids and adults alike.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected.
  3. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the rolls.
  5. Place the top half of the rolls back on.
  6. Brush melted butter over the tops and sprinkle with garlic powder.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are lightly golden.
  8. Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use King’s Hawaiian rolls for the best soft texture.
  • Keep rolls connected when slicing to create the pull-apart effect.
  • Brush the tops with butter and bake until golden for a glossy finish.
  • Two servings; double the recipe to serve a crowd or for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich (half recipe)
  • Calories: 700 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1400 mg
  • Fat: 51 g
  • Saturated Fat: 34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 320 mg

Keywords: Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese, 15-minute sandwich, oven-baked grilled cheese, pull-apart sandwich, Hawaiian rolls, cheddar mozzarella, quick dinner, family-friendly, comfort food