Description
Crispy, buttery, and perfectly cheesy Hawaiian roll melts you can make in minutes. These pull-apart grilled cheese bites are perfect for quick lunches, snacks, or fun party appetizers.
Ingredients
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4 Hawaiian rolls (kept attached)
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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Optional add-ins:
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Thinly sliced tomatoes
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Crispy cooked bacon
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Jalapeño
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Instructions
Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally as a single block, keeping the rolls attached but creating a top and bottom layer.
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Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spread butter generously on the cut sides of the rolls.
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Place the bottom layer of the rolls onto the skillet and sprinkle the cheese evenly across the entire surface.
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Add optional fillings like tomatoes or bacon under the cheese to help them stay in place.
Close with the top layer and gently press down with a spatula.
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove from heat, rest 1 minute, slice or pull apart, and serve warm.
Notes
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Do not separate the rolls individually before grilling — this helps the cheese melt evenly and reduces mess.
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Cover the skillet briefly if the cheese needs more time to melt.
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Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
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BBQ Chicken Melt: Add shredded BBQ chicken and red onion.
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Bacon & Ranch: Add bacon bits and a light spread of ranch.
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Garlic Herb: Mix garlic powder and parsley into the butter before grilling.
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Pepper Jack Kick: Swap cheddar for pepper jack and add jalapeños.
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 50mg