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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Egg & Cheese Rolls

    April 7, 2020 • Updated: August 2, 2022 • by Renée B. • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Hard roll filled with hard-boiled egg mixture, with text overlay that reads Egg & Cheese Rolls; easy to make • kid-pleasing • budget-friendly

    Egg and Cheese Rolls are inexpensive, easy, kid-friendly, and surprisingly tasty. They are also one of the weirdest meals that your whole family will love.

    Hard roll filled with hard-boiled egg mixture. Aluminum foil wrapper peeled back. Sitting on decorated deviled egg tray.
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    What's the Story Behind this Recipe?

    Egg and Cheese Rolls are probably one of the weirdest meals we make at our house. (To clarify, I don't mean that they are weird in the "exploring unique flavor profiles" or "discovering world cuisine" sort of way. I mean it in the "this is just plain weird" way.)

    We were first introduced to this recipe years ago by my girls' Uncle Lucky and Aunt Brenda, and I'll be honest: if I hadn't eaten them first and I'd simply ran across the recipe online, I probably would have never tried them.

    The combo is weird, and they contain one ingredient that we rarely (if ever) buy or eat. But having already bitten the bun, so to speak, there is no going back. Because they are delicious.

    Why You Will Love this Recipe

    Beyond the fact that they are ridiculously tasty in a strangely familiar, comforting sort of way, Egg and Cheese Rolls offer a few other nice perks: 

    • They are super easy to make. (Your kids can help!) 
    • The ingredient list is short and inexpensive.
    • They can be prepared ahead of time.
    • They make great leftovers.
    • They are a great answer for what to do with leftover Easter eggs. 

    However, the most compelling reason to try Egg & Cheese Rolls may be this: for some inexplicable reason, everyone seems to love them. 

    If you have more than three people in your family, you know how hard it is to find meals that everyone enjoys. My kids love them so much, in fact, that Egg & Cheese Rolls are consistently still one of the most requested meals from them when they return home for a visit. 

    What Goes into this Recipe

    Egg & Cheese Rolls have a simple list of common ingredients. (They are a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled Easter eggs, too!)

    The only hurdle you may need to get over (or maybe it's just me) is the Velveeta. If you can't bring yourself to go here, give this Homemade Velveeta a try.

    How to Make this Recipe

    Preheat oven to 350°F | 176°C.

    Cut a flap on the top of each roll and hollow out the inside, leaving about ½-inch of roll all around. Set aside. (If the flap comes off, it's totally OK. It just makes it a little easier to close them after they are filled.)

    Hard rolls on counter with centers carved out and "lids" hanging.

    Begin melting the cubed Velveeta cheese over very low heat. When the Velveeta starts to melt, add in the tomato sauce, chopped garlic, and chopped olives. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is well blended. Remove from heat. Add the chopped eggs to the melted cheese sauce and stir to incorporate.

    Fill hollowed out rolls with egg mixture.

    Hard rolls on counter, filled with egg and cheese mixture; lids hanging loose.

    Replace the top on each roll, and wrap in aluminum foil. Rolls can be wrapped individually, or in small groups of 3-4 rolls. Either way works - it just depends on how you plan to serve them.

    Bake at 350°F | 176°C for 20 minutes. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes before unwrapping.

    FAQs

    What are "hard rolls"?

    Hard rolls are bakery rolls that have a sturdy interior and a crisp, hard crust; making them perfect for filling and reheating. Hard rolls were originally a version of Kaiser rolls made in New York State, renamed “hard rolls” during the first World War against the German Kaiser.

    Can you use soft rolls for this recipe?

    You can, but...
    In a pinch, we have used soft rolls for this recipe, but they don't stand up to the filling and baking as well as hard rolls do.

    Side view of hard roll filled with hard-boiled egg mixture. Aluminum foil wrapper peeled back. Sitting on decorated deviled egg tray.

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    Hard roll filled with hard-boiled egg mixture. Aluminum foil wrapper peeled back. Sitting on decorated deviled egg tray.
    5 from 3 votes

    Egg & Cheese Rolls

    Egg and Cheese Rolls are inexpensive, easy, kid-friendly, and surprisingly tasty. They are also one of the weirdest meals that your whole family will love.
    Adapted from a recipe by Lucky & Brenda.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time:20 minutes
    Cook Time:20 minutes
    Total Time:40 minutes
    Servings: 15 rolls
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Renee
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1 dozen eggs hardboiled & chopped
    • 1 pound Velveeta cubed (We prefer Velveeta Light)
    • 8 ounces tomato sauce
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ cup chopped olives
    • 18 hard rolls

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F | 176°C.
    • Cut a flap on the top of each roll and hollow out the inside, leaving about ½-inch of roll all around. Set aside.
      If the flap comes off, it's totally OK. It just makes it a little easier to close them after they are filled.
    • Begin melting the cubed Velveeta cheese over very low heat.
      When the Velveeta starts to melt, add in the tomato sauce, chopped garlic, and chopped olives.
    • Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is well blended. Remove from heat.
      Add the chopped eggs to the melted cheese sauce and stir to incorporate.
      Fill hollowed out rolls with egg mixture. 
    • Replace the top on each roll, and wrap in aluminum foil.
      Rolls can be wrapped individually, or in small groups of 3-4 rolls. Either way works - it just depends on how you plan to serve them.
    • Bake at 350°F | 176°C for 20 minutes.
      Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before unwrapping. 

    Notes

    We usually serve these in the foil wrapper, and allow whoever is eating the roll to unwrap it themselves. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1roll | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 2mg
    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
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    Originally published April 22, 2015

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    Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

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    1. Sara Welch says

      April 04, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a unique and unexpected recipe and my kind of comfort food! Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Kris says

      April 04, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      So rich and flavorful! Will definitely make again! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Anjali says

      April 04, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      I had never heard of this dish before I came across your recipe but I'm so glad I did! My kids will go crazy for this recipe - I think I'm going to make it for lunch tomorrow!

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      April 04, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      These are soooo good. I made them yesterday, and I'm already obsessed!

      Reply
    5. Kristy says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      So this is the velveeta recipe. I love queso and have never thought of adding eggs to something queso-esque. Feels like I'll be taking a shameless trip to the store for some manufactured cheese product soon. 😉

      It was great meeting you yesterday. xoxo

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        April 27, 2015 at 7:57 pm

        It was great meeting you too, Kristy!

        Reply
    6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:49 am

      OK that DOES sound a little weird, but really intriguing and I am betting it tastes fabulous!

      Reply
    7. Shelly says

      April 22, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      This is quite a unique recipe. Unfortunately my family is allergic to dairy so we won't be able to try this recipe. It does sound good t me though.

      Reply
    8. Catherine says

      April 22, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Ah, I wish I had this recipe right after Easter when I had a fridge full of hardboiled eggs!

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        April 22, 2015 at 9:30 pm

        That's a terrific idea! I'll be sure to Tweet a reminder right after Easter next year.

        Reply
    9. Susannah says

      April 22, 2015 at 11:13 am

      They may be "weird" but they sound so very tasty!!!!

      Reply
    10. Marlynn [UrbanBlissLife] says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:16 am

      Okay, I am totally intrigued by this one. Isn't it so funny sometimes what becomes a family favorite? I really can't eat that much cheese or eggs right now, but I'd totally try this if it has your whole family's seal of approval!

      Reply

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