Description
This Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese is a quick and delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, using sweet and soft Hawaiian rolls filled with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Perfectly buttery and golden, it’s an easy comfort food snack or light meal with an optional touch of fresh tomatoes or crispy bacon for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 4 Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Optional: sliced tomatoes or crispy bacon
Instructions
- Slice the rolls: Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, making sure not to cut all the way through so they stay hinged.
- Prepare the skillet and butter the rolls: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Butter the inside surfaces of each roll for a rich, golden crust once grilled.
- Assemble and start grilling: Place the bottom halves of the rolls, buttered side down, on the skillet. Generously fill with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, then press the top halves down lightly.
- Grill until golden and melty: Grill the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes per side, flipping carefully to cook evenly. Grill until both sides are golden brown and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from heat, slice as desired, and serve hot. Add optional sliced tomatoes or crispy bacon for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a crispier sandwich, make sure the skillet is well preheated before grilling.
- Use medium-low to medium heat to allow the cheese to melt without burning the bread.
- Adding sliced tomatoes or crispy bacon inside adds a tasty variation to the classic grilled cheese.
- Hawaiian rolls can be substituted with other soft sweet rolls if unavailable.
