Grilled Cheese Hawaiian Rolls
Warm, gooey cheese stuffed into slightly sweet Hawaiian rolls — the ultimate comfort food ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Hawaiian rolls split but not cut completely through — create a hinge
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 4 ounces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened for easier spreading
Optional Add-ins
- 2–3 slices tomato optional
- 3–4 strips crispy bacon optional per sandwich
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the rolls open horizontally, leaving a small hinge so the top stays attached.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Spread butter on the insides of both top and bottom halves.
Cooking
- Place the bottom halves in the skillet, buttered-side down. Pile the shredded Monterey Jack on each bottom half.
- Add tomato slices or cooked bacon if using.
- Place the top halves on the sandwiches and press down gently with a spatula.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes on the first side until deeply golden.
- Flip carefully and grill the other side another 3–4 minutes. If the cheese isn’t fully melted, lower the heat and cover the skillet briefly for 30–60 seconds.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice between rolls if serving individually, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For best texture, reheat in a skillet over low-medium heat, covered for 1–2 minutes per side.