Ham & Pickle Roll Ups Recipe
Ham & Pickle Roll Ups are a quick and delicious appetizer featuring layers of savory deli ham, creamy cheese, and crunchy baby dill pickles. These no-cook, easy-to-assemble pinwheels offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for parties or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 48 pinwheel slices
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs medium-sliced deli ham (Black Forest or honey ham)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 12 whole baby dill pickles (firm and crunchy)
Optional Flavor Boosters
- ½ tsp garlic powder or a few dashes of hot sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Dry the pickles: Pat each baby dill pickle dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove all excess moisture. This crucial step helps prevent soggy roll ups and ensures the rolls stay crisp.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in garlic powder, hot sauce, or any optional add-ins such as fresh dill, cheddar cheese, or green onions until well combined.
- Assemble the rolls: Lay one slice of ham flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the ham slice. Place a dried baby dill pickle at one end of the slice, then tightly roll the ham around the pickle into a compact log.
- Chill (optional but recommended): Arrange the completed rolls on a plate and cover it. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up the cream cheese filling and make the rolls easier to slice.
- Slice and serve: Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 1-inch thick slices creating bite-sized pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the pickles are very dry before assembly to avoid sogginess.
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easier spreading.
- Customize the filling with optional ingredients such as garlic powder, hot sauce, dill, shredded cheddar, or green onions for varied flavor.
- Chilling the rolls makes slicing neater and maintains shape when serving.
- These roll ups can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
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