Get ready to transform your appetizer game with these irresistible Creamy Pickle Roll Ups - a mouthwatering combination of tangy dill pickles, creamy herbed cheese, and savory ham that will have your guests begging for the recipe! In just 10 minutes, you can create a crowd-pleasing snack that's perfect for game days, potlucks, or spontaneous gatherings. These bite-sized delights are not just delicious, but they're also incredibly easy to prepare, making them a go-to recipe for both novice and experienced home cooks.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 roll ups
Ingredients
- 12 slices of deli ham
- 12 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 12 dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon of dried dill
Instructions
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, particularly the cream cheese to make it easily spreadable.
- Pat the deli ham slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps ensure better adhesion of the cream cheese.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with dried dill, mixing thoroughly until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
- Lay out each ham slice flat on a clean cutting board or work surface, ensuring they are smooth and without tears.
- Using a butter knife or offset spatula, spread an even layer of the herbed cream cheese across each ham slice, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Pat the dill pickles completely dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the roll-ups soggy.
- Place one whole dill pickle at one end of each cream cheese-covered ham slice.
- Carefully roll the ham slice tightly around the pickle, ensuring the cream cheese helps seal the roll.
- Once rolled, place each pickle roll-up seam-side down on a serving platter to help maintain their shape.
- For best flavor and texture, refrigerate the roll-ups for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cream cheese to firm up.
- When ready to serve, slice each roll-up into bite-sized pieces if desired, or serve whole as appetizers.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature for smooth, easy spreading.
- Moisture Control: Always pat your ham and pickles dry with paper towels to prevent soggy roll-ups.
- Spread Evenly: Use a butter knife or offset spatula to create a thin, uniform layer of cream cheese.
- Roll Technique: Roll your pickles tightly, using the cream cheese as a natural "glue" to hold the roll together.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the roll-ups for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and help them hold their shape.
- Serving Suggestion: For elegant presentation, slice roll-ups into bite-sized pieces or serve whole as appetizers.
- Make Ahead: These can be prepared up to a day in advance, making them perfect for stress-free entertaining!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 100kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg
