Description
These Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese sliders combine sweet, fluffy Hawaiian rolls with a gooey blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, brushed with a garlic butter mixture and baked to golden perfection. Ideal as a comforting snack or party appetizer, they pair wonderfully with tomato soup for dipping.
Ingredients
Sliders
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian Rolls
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 tablespoons melted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Pinch of Salt
Optional
- Tomato Soup for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and a pinch of salt until well combined. This will be brushed on the sliders to add flavor and help them brown beautifully.
- Slice Rolls: Slice the entire package of Hawaiian rolls horizontally as one block, separating the top and bottom halves evenly. Place the bottom half into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Cheese Layers: Evenly spread the shredded cheddar cheese over the bottom rolls, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the cheddar layer.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the top half of the rolls back over the cheese layers, forming the slider sandwiches.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Generously brush the tops of the rolls with the seasoned garlic butter mixture to give them a rich, golden crust when baked.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to let the cheese melt and the sliders heat through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 7–10 minutes until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the sliders cool for 2 minutes, then slice into individual portions and serve warm. For an extra comforting touch, serve alongside tomato soup for dipping.
Notes
- Using Hawaiian rolls gives a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the savory cheese and garlic butter.
- For a more intense garlic flavor, you can add minced fresh garlic to the butter mixture.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- If desired, swap out or add cheeses such as Monterey Jack or provolone for variation.
- Keep an eye on the sliders during the uncovered baking stage to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
