Pickle Roll Ups with ham are so easy to make in 10 minutes using just 3 ingredients. Deli ham with a layer of cream cheese, all rolled around a dill pickle is really the perfect appetizer.
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Why this Ham and Pickle Roll Ups Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because it’s quick, gluten free, low carb and so delicious. These are perfect for any special occasion or picnic.
- 10 Minute Prep: You need just 10 minutes to prepare these ham and pickle roll-ups.
- Easy Ingredients: Dill pickle and ham roll ups only require 3 ingredients.
- Family Friendly: The kids are going to beg you to make these dill pickle ham roll ups everyday they’re so good. Fun fact, whole pickles have been around for thousands of years.
- Adaptable: Customize this recipe to make them different every time! Try adding everything to a tortilla.
- Makes Great Leftovers: These ham and cream cheese roll ups stay good in the fridge for a couple days.
Can This be Made as an Appetizer or a Side Dish?
Honestly, this is one of those fabulous dishes that you can use for either a side dish or an appetizer.
Ingredient Notes for Ham Pickle Roll Ups
You will need just a few simple ingredients to make this snack. They’re all incredibly easy to find at the store, but you might even have them in your fridge.
- Pickles: Pickle spears are what’s being used in this recipe, but mini pickles also will work great.
- Cream Cheese: Warm your cream cheese to room temperature so it’s easier to spread. You can also use whipped cream cheese to easily spread the cream cheese over the slice of ham.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Pickle Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
This allows the flavors to meld together and the rollups to firm up, making them easier to slice and serve.
- Assemble: You can make ham and cream cheese and pickle rollups up to 24 hours in advance.
Pro Tip for Ham and Pickle Roll Ups
Season the cream cheese with Ranch Seasoning mix. This simple addition takes your pickle roll-ups from a one-note snack to a flavor-packed appetizer that will have people coming back for more.
How to Make Dill Pickle and Ham Roll Ups
This recipe comes together in a quick and easy 3 steps. These are perfect if you need a quick last minute side!
These are the basic steps for making Ham and Pickle Roll Ups. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Spread with Cream Cheese
Lay the slices of deli ham flat on a cutting board or mat, and spread cream cheese over each slice.
2. Slice Pickles and Roll
Cut each pickle spear into thirds, and lay one at the narrow edge of each slice of ham. Tightly roll the ham slice up over the dill pickle spear, until it meets the other end of the slice.
3. Cut Each Roll and Chill
Insert 4 toothpicks into the roll, and cut in between each toothpick, making 4 appetizers out of each ham roll.
Refrigerate for 1 hour, then they’re ready to serve and enjoy!
How to Store and Use Leftover Pinwheels
Create a delicious appetizer recipe that takes minutes to make.
- Storing: Store this easy appetizer in an airtight container in the fridge or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Wrap and store for several days.
- Using Leftovers: I love to use the leftovers on top of my favorite salad. It only takes minutes of your time.
Variations and Substitutions for Minnesota Sushi
There are so many ways you can make this recipe your own. Use specialty cream cheese or add more cheese!
- Additional Cheese: Feel free to add any additional cheese if you’d like!
- Herb Cream Cheese: Use an herb cream cheese to add a little extra flavor to your appetizer. By adding a splash of pickle juice and dill, you can make a pickle cream cheese mixture.
- Low Fat Cream Cheese: To cut down on the fat, use a low fat cream cheese.
Ham and Pickle Roll-Ups Recipe FAQs and Reader Interactions
That’s up to you! Dill pickles are delicious but so are the sweet ones.
I would not leave out pickle rollups for more than 2 hours.
To prevent the whole dill pickles from sliding around too much, dry the pickles off before placing the pickle directly in the center of the ham and cream cheese roll-ups.
Expert Tips to Make Pickle Roll Ups
- Double This Recipe: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Sauce: Serve with fun sauces like ranch dressing and mustards for dipping this pickle wrap finger food.
- Toothpicks: Use fun toothpicks to secure the roll ups.
- Other Meat: Use turkey or roast beef, pimento loaf, salami or corned beef instead of ham.
- Toppings: Add some everything bagel seasoning on top of the cream cheese. It’s the perfect addition!
- Pickle Juice: If you’re a pickle fanatic, save some of the pickle juice to make dill pickle dip or pickle shots. These are always a hit!
Ham and Pickle Roll Ups
Equipment
- Butter knife
- Sharp Knife
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Ingredients
- 8 slices Ham, rectangle shape
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 3 Pickle spears, cut into thirds
Instructions
- Lay the slices of ham flat on a cutting board or mat, and spread ½ oz of cream cream cheese over each slice.
- Cut each pickle spear into thirds, and lay one at the narrow edge of each ham slice.
- Roll the ham slice up over the pickle, until it meets the other end of the slice.
- Insert 4 toothpicks into the roll, and cut in between each toothpick, making 4 appetizers out of each ham roll.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, then serve and enjoy!
Christina’s Notes
- Double This Recipe: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Sauce: Serve with fun sauces like ranch dressing and mustards for dipping this pickle wrap finger food.
- Toothpicks: Use fun toothpicks to secure the roll ups.
- Other Meat: Use turkey or roast beef, pimento loaf, salami or corned beef instead of ham.
- Toppings: Add some everything bagel seasoning on top of the cream cheese. It’s the perfect addition!
- Pickle Juice: If you’re a pickle fanatic, save some of the pickle juice to make dill pickle dip or pickle shots. These are always a hit!
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