Ham and Pickle Roll Ups are a great snack option for kids and adults alike. They are easy to make, full of flavor, and can be made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ This tasty snack is perfect for family get-togethers or after-school snacks.
✔️ You only need simple ingredients that are all easy to find at your local grocery stores.
✔️ This is my favorite appetizer recipe to make for family gatherings and baby showers. It's terrific for tailgating or movie nights. Any time you need an easy appetizer.
Ingredients
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- cream cheese or whipped cream cheese
- whole pickles
- ham slices
Instructions
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- Blot ham slices and pickles with paper towel.
- Lay slice of ham on cutting board.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the slice of ham.
- Lay pickle in the center of ham slice and roll up, cigar style.
- Slice into equal parts, refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
Equipment
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- cutting board
- butter knife or spoon
- sharp knife - for cutting slices
FAQ's
Pickle roll-ups are typically made from cream cheese, pickles, and ham slices.
Yes, you can certainly substitute any kind of sliced deli meat for the ham.
Yes, you can make pickle roll-ups the night before. However, it is best to keep them in an airtight container and consume them within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
Yes, you can certainly use low fat or whipped cream cheese as a substitute.
Things to know
- It's important you dry the slices of ham and whole dill pickles with a paper towel before assembling the roll-ups. This will help keep them from becoming soggy.
- When it comes to the size of the pickle I use the large pickles, not the smaller size.
- The cream cheese should be spread in a thin layer on the ham slices, otherwise, you risk them becoming too cheesy and heavy.
- The cream cheese should also serve as the "glue" to hold the roll-ups together. However, if you find that they are opening, you can use toothpicks to hold them together instead.
- I like to serve ranch dressing for dipping with these pickle rollups.
- I prefer to use sour dill pickles, but you could also use sweet pickles if you prefer.
- You can use any kind of ham, however, I prefer to use black forest ham but you could also use honey ham.
Variations
- Substitute smoked salmon for the ham.
- Replace the cream cheese with flavored cream cheese such as garlic and herb or chive and onion.
- Swap out the pickles for olives or jalapenos.
- Add some chopped green onion, fresh dill, diced tomatoes, or ranch seasoning to the cream cheese for a flavor and color boost.
- Sprinkle with paprika or crushed red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture or a little heat.
- You can also use other cold cuts such as roast beef, turkey, or salami instead of ham.
Storage
Refrigerate - Place the pickle roll-ups in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh and are best enjoyed within 24 hours.
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Serve with
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Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 6 whole dill pickles
- 6 slices ham
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Instructions
- Blot ham slices and pickles with paper towel.
- Lay one slice of ham on cutting board.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the slice of ham.
- Lay pickle in the center of ham slice and roll up, cigar style. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Slice into equal parts, refrigerate until you're ready to serve. These are best enjoyed within 24 hours of making.
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