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%)
Patty says
Your guess is correct. This is often called Minnesota sushi or Wisconsin sushi. Very popular at Christmastime as well as pickled herring and cannibal sandwiches.
Brooke Kill says
It’s one of my favorites!
Stephanie says
How do you avoid tearing the ham?
Brooke Kill says
Use softened or whipped cream cheese to make spreading easier!
Vanessa Roehrig says
Can these be made a day in advance?
Brooke Kill says
Yes they can! Just store them in an air tight container or cover with plastic wrap and put them in the fridge!
TERESA JOHNSON says
Such an easy way to make a non-carb snack/appetizer first those on KETO or diabetics who need to watch carb intake. These are my go to snacks to keep handy when I need the extra protein, not carbs due to diabetes.
Brooke Kill says
These are my favorite too! I like to bring them to make them for gatherings as an easy appetizer!
Alyssa says
My grandfather is Italian and grew up eating pickles and cream cheese wrapped in Salami and he told me it was a poor man’s food. In turn when he moved to the US he generally made this for my mom and aunts but usually with deli ham because it was cheaper. Now I sometimes crave it with honey ham or salami.
Alyssa says
Also adding that we usually used sweet gherkins!
Sarah Hill says
Such a delicious treat! Thanks for sharing!
Devona Slater says
What kind of pickles work best?
Sarah Hill says
Regular dill whole pickles work best for this – pick your favorite kind! We used to use the pickles my grandma canned 🙂
Jilla2 says
I have lived in Indiana my whole life. We add Ranch powder to whipped cream cheese. These are called Hillbilly Sushi
Courtney says
Wow, that sounds great.
Teresa Johnson says
Love the name you gave these! Now, this us the type of “sushi” I could chow down on.
Karri says
FAV 🥒 😋
Courtney says
So tasty!
Teresa says
I love these
Mary says
We have been making these for years. We add powdered ranch dressing to the cream cheese. Delicious!
Courtney says
Oo yum! That sounds delicious.
Sandra says
My family makes these for every special occasion. We add worcestershire sauce. Y’all have to try that. Here in Texas I use Best Maid baby dolls. Yummy.
Courtney says
Ooo yum! That does sound delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Don Mersberger says
Making it again for Christmas this year. Easy and Excellent Recipe.
Courtney says
Awesome!
Heather says
I grew up on this at holidays! I live in Oregon but grew up in Washington state. Gonna make for Christmas party
Courtney says
Love it!
Christine says
Love this recipe! A few questions…has anyone made them with whipped cream cheese? and if I add garlic powder how much should I use?
Courtney says
Hmm.. I bet the whipped cream cheese would be good! Maybe easier to spread as well. You might have to play around to find the right amount of garlic powder!