Description
These Ham Roll Ups are a quick, no-cook appetizer featuring creamy, flavorful cream cheese mixed with olives, dill pickles, and green onions, all rolled into tender deli ham slices. Perfect for parties or snacks, they are easy to prepare and served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz. cream cheese (1 brick, softened, use a flavored cream cheese if you prefer)
- ¼ cup diced olives (green or black)
- ¼ cup diced dill pickles
- 1 green onion (finely sliced)
Main
- 10 slices deli ham
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on medium speed to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Then add the diced olives, diced dill pickles, and finely sliced green onion. Continue mixing on medium speed until everything is evenly combined.
- Spread the filling on ham slices: Lay a slice of deli ham flat on a clean cutting board. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly from edge to edge on the ham slice.
- Roll the ham slices: Carefully roll the ham slice tightly into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside. Transfer the rolled ham to a plate.
- Repeat for all slices: Repeat the spreading and rolling process with the remaining ham slices until all are filled and rolled.
- Chill the rolls: Cover the plate with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the rolls firm up and flavors meld.
- Slice the rolls: Remove the chilled rolls from the fridge and slice each roll into 1-inch pieces to create bite-sized roll ups.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the sliced ham roll ups on a serving platter and enjoy them as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use flavored cream cheese like garlic and herb or chive for extra taste variations.
- Substitute olives or pickles based on your preference or omit if desired.
- Make the rolls a few hours ahead for best flavor and convenience.
- Keep the rolls chilled until serving to maintain firmness.
- These roll ups do not require cooking and are perfect for quick gatherings.
