Sweet Savory Mini Grilled Cheese (Print View)

Buttery Hawaiian rolls filled with melted cheese and honey mustard, grilled until golden and crispy.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, halved (optional)

→ Condiments

05 - 2 tablespoons honey mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
08 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

# How to Make:

01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly warmed.
02 - Combine honey mustard and mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Open each Hawaiian roll and spread a thin layer of the honey mustard mixture on the cut sides of both halves. Place one half-slice of cheddar cheese on each bottom bun. Add ham half-slice if desired, then cover with the bun tops.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly over the outside top and bottom surfaces of each assembled mini sandwich.
05 - Arrange sandwiches in the preheated skillet, pressing gently with a spatula. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until bread achieves golden-brown color and cheese melts completely.
06 - Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with poppy seeds and chives if using. Serve warm while cheese remains melted.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in under twenty minutes but taste like something from a restaurant appetizer menu
  • The honey mustard glaze caramelizes beautifully against the buttery roll exterior creating that irresistible sweet savory crunch
02 -
  • Do not skip softening the butter because cold butter will tear the delicate sweet rolls apart
  • The honey mustard mixture should be thin enough to spread easily but thick enough to stay put while grilling
03 -
  • Use a very light hand when pressing down on the rolls because they compress more than you expect
  • Let them rest for one minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and does not ooze out immediately when bitten

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