Ham Pickle Roll Ups + VIDEO
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These Ham and Pickle Roll Ups are the best appetizer ever. They only take three ingredients and a few minutes of your time. They are always a hit at every party and the perfect small bite appetizer. Grab your cream cheese, ham and pickles and whip these up today!
Pickle Roll Ups
These ham, cream cheese, and pickle roll ups are a staple at all our parties! They sound a bit odd don’t they? Well, it goes like this, “Don’t knock it until you try it!” They are delicious and so very easy. I’m pretty sure my husband and kids could whip them up. They only have three ingredients, as you can guess by the name, and take about 15 minutes to make. They can be made ahead of time so you can be ready for your parties!
Are you a fan of sweet and salty? I know I am and I’m pretty sure that’s exactly why these are my favorite appetizer ever. Apparently you can make these into a dip too if you are really not feeling the whole wrap and cut process. But you still have to chop things so I’m not sure it will be much faster!
A few of my other favorite bite size appetizers that are super simple are Kicking Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites, Pressure cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs, BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites and Cheesy Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels.
Ham Pickle Roll Ups
I’m guessing this combo is Midwestern by I’m not positive about that. If you are not from the midwest my question is, have you heard of the delectable combo that makes up these Pickle Roll Ups before?
As I’ve said they are a staple around here and one of my favorite combos, but I’ve learned that it’s not always normal to have combos like this.
For instance about a month ago I took a trip to Austin, Texas for a blog conference. It was marvelous there because first of all it was WARM. It’s the middle of April here in Minnesota and we just had a snow storm yesterday. As you can imagine, I’m all about warmth right now!
Anyways back to my trip to Austin. After arrival I headed out to get some cocktails with my friends. I’m kind of a beer girl, sounds redneck but whatevs.
I ordered myself a beer on tap, something super original like a Bud Light I’m sure and asked for green olives in it. The waiter promptly looked at me like I had horns coming out of my head and then raised and eyebrow and repeated, “Olives?”
Yes, my friend olives. There’s something about that salty flavor with the beer. It’s awesome. I kept ordering this over the weekend and the looks from the bartenders were the same each time.
If you are looking at this recipe for Pickle Roll Ups like that, don’t, not until you try it!
You know what else is super awesome? Dill Pickle Dip and Fried Pickles! Mmmmmm, those are a must have in my book too!
How to Make Ham, Cream Cheese and Pickle Roll Ups!
First of all it’s so EASY!
Grab a slice of ham, slather some cream cheese on there and then lay your pickle in the middle of the ham slice.
Roll it up and then slice it up evenly.
Store them in a airtight container in the refrigerator.
My favorite part is eating the ends that aren’t pretty enough to put on your serving platter!
A few twists on pickle roll ups is using corned beef instead of ham slices or you can use whipped cream cheese instead of cream cheese blocks. It just spreads a little bit easier!
If you are looking for an easy appetizer for a party these are just what you are looking for. Not only are they delicious in the summer during the hot months but they are just as good at all your holiday parties during the winter too.
Plus, they travel great and you can make them the day before hand. I’m always looking for more recipes like that!
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Ham and Pickle Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese or whipped cream cheese
- 16 whole pickles
- 16 slices of ham
Instructions
- Lay slice of ham on hard surface. Spread about 1 Tbsp of cream cheese over the slice of ham. Lay pickle directly in the center of ham slice and roll up. Slice into equal parts
- Store in refrigerator.
Viktoria says
This is going to sound crazy but what type of ham do u use?
Julie says
You can use whatever kind of ham lunch meat you prefer, I used Smithfield in the video.
Paul Lavallee says
i was thinking of using Alouette garlic and herb cheese spread in place of the cream cheese…thoughts! also use ham, roast beef and salami to give options?
Julie says
I think all of that sounds wonderful! You could change this up in any way you like!
Diana Fahey says
How about using soft tacos?
Julie says
Someone else commented that they use a tortilla shell and ham. You can try it any way you like!
Marilyn Frey says
When we make these we use 4 ingredients–Tortilla shell, then ham, cream cheese and pickle–you may put a thin layer of cream cheese on tortilla shell, then it will hold together better (or use a toothpick to hold them together)!!! YUMMY
Julie says
Sounds like a yummy twist!
Carol says
I am from the East Coast and have been making these since the mid-60s.
Julie says
They are big in the Midwest too! It must just be a classic recipe all around!
Machelle says
I make these with Land o frost roasted turkey, Milwaukee baby dills, cream cheese and skip the cutting into small slices. Nobody I know eats just one slice anyway. No scrap and less mess.
Julie says
Great tips!
Tee says
Ive seen this in the south but I was done with hard salami instead of game this is one of my favs gonna have to try it with ham
Julie says
Hard salami would be a good option too, hope you enjoy the ham version!
Amy says
You can also make them with green onions. Same Concept, so Good! It’s a toss up which one I like better!!
Julie says
I’ve been hearing lots of variations, the possibilities are endless!
Cassandra says
I add some dried mincec garlic an some Worcestershire to the soften cream cheese an i use sweet jerkin pickles ..I also dry both ham and pickle before i make them..Family loves them
Julie says
Great tips! I might have to try it with minced garlic and Worcestershire.
Kimberly Shep says
I make these all the time! They are a family favorite and my boyfriends as well! I make them a little differently though, I mix horseradish, cream cheese, a pinch of garlic powder and some pickle juice to soften it, then assemble them like you do and it is AMAZING! I highly recommend it 😁
Julie says
Those sound like GREAT additions! I’ll have to give it a shot!
Rhonda says
I pat the ham and the pickles so they are dry.i also let the cream cheese soften. It spreads easier.after I roll them up I put them in fridge for about an hour to help firm it up and it slices easier. Yes the ends are not pretty enough so I figure I need to taste test them lol.
Julie says
Great tip, Rhonda!
Debbie says
I use Hearty Garlic pickles. I also dry the ham and pickles with paper towels prior to use.
Julie says
Sounds great!
Julie Brogan says
Do you use sweet or dill pickles in this?
Julie says
I use dill pickles but you can use whatever flavor pickle you prefer!
Chris Brazil says
Ive been making those for years. I live in Virginia currently but learned to make pickle roll ups in North Carolina. I have made them as snacks, dinner parties, meetings and other occasions. They are a hit any time of the year and your kids will extremely love them.
Julie says
They are one of our favorites!
Christine says
We’ve been making these for years! They go very fast!
Julie Evink says
Always a hit!