Ham Pickle Roll Ups + VIDEO
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Posted: 04/10/18
Updated: 09/06/22
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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
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!
Video
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 62kcal (3%), Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 4g (6%), Saturated Fat: 2g (13%), Cholesterol: 16mg (5%), Sodium: 473mg (21%), Potassium: 79mg (2%), Vitamin A: 155IU (3%), Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 22mg (2%), Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
Anon says
We do ham rolls with green onions and cream cheese
These pickle rolls sound great too, maybe add spicy pickles!
Courtney says
I bet spicy pickles would be delicious!
Rachel says
My college sweetheart in 1989 brought these to school after a visit home. He called them “pickle things” lol. His mom adds a little pickle juice to cream cheese to loosen it up a little. She’s from New England. He and I are still good friends, and she brought them to Thanksgiving last year. SO ADDICTIVE.
I’ve also seen them on the menu in a fancy pants restaurant in a distillery in Ohio, and they were delicious there too. They called them pickle-o’s.
They were also a go-to snack (lunch!) when I was eating keto style. 🙂
Lastly, the first time I saw anything like this was in high school – my mom made similar for a cocktail party, but she used steamed asparagus instead of pickles. It’s totally different of course, and while I prefer the pickles, they are also tasty.
Pam says
How long can I keep pickle Roll-Ups in the refrigerator to make them ahead of time.
Carol says
Use pickle spears and sprinkle cut slices with paprika-voila! A mini Christmas tree
marsha payne says
bread & butter works good as well cant keep them for are family
Tracey says
What kind of pickles, sweet or dill?
Jess says
Dill pickles
Courtney says
Yes, dill pickles are a must!
Judy says
Sweet or dill pickles?
Jess says
Dill
Donna Salyer says
Sweet pickles or Dill pickles??
Courtney says
Dill pickles!
Alice says
i have made them with whole sweet pickles too.. I Love making dill & sweet Pickle Roll ups
Karen Howard says
Always make the logs the night before and cut in the morning. So much easier
Kayla says
What is the best brand of ham to use? The ham I used last fell apart when I spread the cream cheese on it
Britt says
Put the cream cheese into a piping bag (or zip loc) and let it come to room temp and you can just squeeze it onto the ham in line with the pickle. Game changer, I promise
Darla Thompson Ortiz says
I don’t know if it’s a Midwestern thing or not but I live in the SE corner of New Mexico and this is one of my favorite appetizers!! First had it at my daughter’s baby shower 11 years ago and fell in love with them!
Julie Evink says
Apparently it’s not! So glad you love them like we do 🙂
Diane Jayjohn says
Redneck sushi …….. It a hit at all our cookouts and family gatherings.
Julie Evink says
Same here!!
Gail McKelvey says
We always called olives in beer a poor man’s martini! Yes, I am your area, Southern MN. But I have done it in TX where I now live so they probably look at me funny too!
Julie Evink says
I’ve never heard that before! To funny!
bill hicks says
too*
Jack says
Why does your recipe call for spears? You use whole pickles, don’t you?
Julie Evink says
Yes I’ve updated it thank you.
Melanie says
I’ve been making these for the last 45 years. To start the kind of pickle makes a BIG difference in how they hold up. Classen whole pickles I’ve found is the best. Make sure to dry off the pickle prior to rolling. I also wrap them in wax paper to keep them moist and fresh until serving. Always end up having 1-2 eaten while making as family (and I) want a slice or two while making. They go fast at our family gatherings. I store in a ziplock gallon bag with a paper towel to keep moisture under control. Let chill for an hour or two for best results prior to cutting and serving. They always go fast!
Melanie says
My preference is the Classen Dill pickles found in the refrigerated section usually near cheeses.
Stephanie says
I also add garlic powder to mine and it gives it that added favor!
Julie Evink says
Great tips!