Sweet Savory Mini Grilled Cheese (Printable version)
Golden mini sandwiches with melted cheese and honey mustard on sweet Hawaiian rolls, grilled until crispy and delicious.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 12 mini Hawaiian sweet rolls, split horizontally
02 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Meats
04 - 6 slices deli ham, cut in half
→ Condiments
05 - 2 tablespoons honey mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly hot.
02 - Whisk together honey mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
03 - Open each Hawaiian roll and spread a thin layer of honey mustard mixture on both cut sides. Layer bottom half with cheddar cheese half, add ham if desired, and close with top bun.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly over the top and bottom exterior surfaces of each assembled sandwich.
05 - Place sandwiches in preheated skillet. Press gently with spatula and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with poppy seeds and chives if using. Serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The Hawaiian rolls natural sweetness creates this incredible flavor dance with sharp cheddar that regular bread just cant achieve
- They come together in under twenty minutes but taste like something from a fancy restaurant appetizer menu
02 -
- Dont walk away from the pan these go from perfectly golden to burnt in seconds because of the rolls high sugar content
- Letting the butter come to room temperature is non negotiable cold butter will tear the rolls apart and no one wants a sad sandwich
03 -
- A cast iron skillet gives the most even browning but nonstick works perfectly if thats what you have
- If making for a crowd keep finished sandwiches in a 200F oven while you grill the rest