• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Good Hearted Woman logo
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Bread
    • Comfort Food
    • Cooking Basics
    • Condiments
    • German Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Seafood
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Sourdough
    • Snacks
    • Sweets
    • 30-Minute Meals
  • Cozy Living
    • Arts & Crafts
    • For Music Lovers
    • Food Holidays
  • US Travel
    • One Day in...
    • Pacific
    • Rocky Mountains
    • Southwest
    • The South
    • Hikes Near & Far
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Cozy Living
  • Road Trips
  • About Us
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Cozy Living
    • Road Trips
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Egg & Cheese Rolls

    April 7, 2020 • Updated: March 7, 2023 • by Renée B. • This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe   Print Recipe
    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 a cheap and easy meal for family, and a great way to use up leftover hard boiled eggs. They are kid-friendly and surprisingly tasty, too!

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

    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. Which is all to say, give them a chance - they may surprise you, too!

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love this Easy Family Dinner
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Egg & Cheese Stuffed Bread Rolls
    • Top Tip: How to Hard Boil Eggs
    • Storage & Leftovers
    • More Egg Recipes
    • What to Serve with Egg & Cheese Rolls
    • Egg & Cheese Rolls

    Why You Will Love this Easy Family Dinner

    Beyond the fact that they are ridiculously tasty in a strangely familiar, comforting sort of way, Egg and Cheese Rolls offer some 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 excellent leftovers.
    • They are a great answer for what to do with leftover Easter eggs. 

    And the most compelling reason: inexplicably, 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 when they return home for a visit. 

    Ingredients

    • Hardboiled eggs:  If you have the choice between boiling the eggs you bought today and the ones you bought last week, use the older eggs. Older eggs are usually easier to peel. (This recipe is a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled Easter eggs!)
    • Velveeta: We prefer Velveeta Light. If you can't bring yourself to go here, give this Homemade Velveeta a try.
    • Tomato sauce: We like to use tomato sauce with garlic and onions, but plain works fine too.
    • Garlic: Use 4 cloves. Do not double the garlic in this recipe (I see you!) It will overwhelm the other flavors.
    • Chopped olives: Use chopped black olives.
    • Hard rolls: Hard rolls are bakery rolls that have a sturdy interior and a crisp, hard crust; making them perfect for filling and reheating.
      • In a pinch, we've used soft rolls for this recipe, but they don't stand up to the filling and baking as well as hard rolls do.

    Fun Fact: 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.

    How to Make Egg & Cheese Stuffed Bread Rolls

    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.

    To make the cheesy egg sauce, 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 parchment-lined aluminum foil so that the parchment is next to the roll, and the foil is just holding everything together.

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

    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.

    Top Tip: How to Hard Boil Eggs

    It seems as though there are nearly as many ways to hard-boil eggs as there are cooks to make them. Below is the method we prefer, but you do whatever works best for you. 

    2 dozen eggs of various shades in a large pan of water.

    Start with room temperature eggs. Cold eggs added to boiling water are more likely to crack.

    Fill a pot of water 2 to 3 inches deep and bring it to a boil over high heat.

    Reduce the heat to medium, and use a slotted wooden spoon to gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Don't crowd the eggs: they should be in a single layer in the pan.

    Simmer the eggs on medium-low to low, uncovered, for 12 minutes.

    While the eggs are simmering prepare an ice bath. Fill a bowl large enough to hold all the eggs with room to spare halfway with ice. Add enough water so that it is level with the ice.

    After 12 minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the hot water and immediately transfer them into the ice bath to cool. Let the eggs set in the ice bath for 15 minutes before peeling.

    Peel the eggs under cold water; or refrigerate them if you don’t want to peel them right away.

    According to the USDA, hard boiled eggs will last a week in the refrigerator, peeled or unpeeled.

    Boiled eggs in ice water bath

    Storage & Leftovers

    Store any uneaten rolls in a sealed container in the fridge. Rolls will stay good for 3-4 days.

    Reheating Leftovers: Individual rolls can be reheated in the microwave by wrapping in a paper towel and zapping for 30-60 seconds. (Just don't overdo it, or the roll may get too chewy.) To reheat a large number of rolls, rewrap in parchment and foil and place in a 325°F (163°C) oven for 10-12 minutes.

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

    More Egg Recipes

    • Perfect Soft-Boiled Scotch Eggs (Air Fryer Recipe)
    • Close-up of deviled eggs with various garnishes, displayed on an egg plate.
      Ginger Chili Deviled Eggs
    • Overhead shot of salmon eggs Benedict, with hollandaise poured over top, garnished with fresh herbs.
      Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
    • Naturally dyed Armenian (or Russian, Greek, Serbian) Easter Eggs | The Good Hearted Woman
      Naturally-Dyed Armenian Easter Eggs

    What to Serve with Egg & Cheese Rolls

    These egg-stuffed rolls make an easy, satisfying meal all by themselves; however, you can round out the with any number of tasty sides. Some of our favorite pairing include a fruit salad or carrot salad, Brussels sprouts, or potato pancakes.

    • Plated kale and carrot salad. White plate, with fork.
    • Gochujang Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro & Peanuts recipe
    • Plated mashed potato pancakes with corned beef.
    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.
    Print Pin Add to Shopping List Go to Shopping List
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time:20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time:20 minutes minutes
    Total Time:40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15 rolls
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Renee
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    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
    • 12-18 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. 
    Store any uneaten rolls in a sealed container in the fridge. Rolls will stay good for 3-4 days.
    Reheating Leftovers: Individual rolls can be reheated in the microwave by wrapping in a paper towel and zapping for 30-60 seconds. (Just don't overdo it, or the roll may get too chewy.) To reheat a large number of rolls, rewrap in parchment and foil and place in a 325°F (163°C) oven for 10-12 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1roll | Calories: 270kcal | 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.
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @TheGoodHeartedWoman or tag #thegoodheartedwoman!

    For more recipes and cozy living tips, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for all of the latest updates.

    Thank you for visiting the Good Hearted Woman. Remember to bookmark this site, and come back soon!

    Originally published April 22, 2015

    More Main Dish Recipes

    • Plated Salisbury steak with gravy, plated with a green salad and mashed potatoes.
      Homemade Salisbury Steak
    • Overhead shot of grilled halibut plated on top of greens and mashed potatoes, with a ring of vinaigrette around it, garnished with pine nuts.
      Grilled Halibut over Greens
    • Whole stuffed pumpkin on glass stand, surrounded by fresh sage.
      Thanksgiving Roast Stuffed Pumpkin
    • Two chicken pillows on a plate, uncut, with gravy on top. Arugula and tomato slices are on the side.
      Chicken Pillows
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly
    • Flipboard

    About Renée B.

    Renée is self-taught home chef with a penchant for creating healthy(ish) comfort food recipes, and adapting vintage recipes for the 21st century cook. In her spare time, she writes unfinished novels and songs about cowboys.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    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

    Primary Sidebar

    Hard roll filled with hard-boiled egg mixture, with text overlay that reads Egg & Cheese Rolls; easy to make • kid-pleasing • budget-friendly
    Adorable middle-aged couple in forest setting. (i.e., Me & Mr B)

    Join me & Mr B for the best in home cooking and cozy living - from the beautiful Pacific Northwest and beyond.

    More about us →

    Follow Us

    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • https://twitter.com/rosewayrenee

    fresh recipes

    • Plated Salisbury steak with gravy, plated with a green salad and mashed potatoes.
      Homemade Salisbury Steak
    • Straight-Up Rhubarb Pie
    • Single serving of layered rainbow jello on a small plate.
      Layered Rainbow Jello
    • Overhead shot of grilled halibut plated on top of greens and mashed potatoes, with a ring of vinaigrette around it, garnished with pine nuts.
      Grilled Halibut over Greens
    • Close-up of pudding shots in small plastic shot cups; some garnished with toasted coconut.
      Coconut Cream Pudding Shots
    • Plate with three Samoa Cheesecake Bars cut and ready to serve.
      Samoa Cheesecake Bars

    Footer

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

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Statement
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility Statement

    Follow

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • Twitter

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Meet Me & Mr B

    Content on this website may contain affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links, which means we earn from qualifying purchases. Please check out our privacy Policy for more details.

    Copyright © 2023 The Good Hearted Woman. All rights reserved.

    147 shares
    We Value Your Privacy
    We use cookies to make this website a better place. Cookies help to provide a more personalized experience and relevant advertising for you, and web analytics for us. To learn more about the different cookies we use, check out our Cookie Policy.
    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    {title} {title} {title}
    We Value Your Privacy
    We use cookies to make this website a better place. Cookies help to provide a more personalized experience and relevant advertising for you, and web analytics for us. To learn more about the different cookies we use, check out our Cookie Policy.
    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    {title} {title} {title}