Party Pickle Roll Ups: Quick To Make Appetizer
Pickle roll ups are an easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any get-together or party occasion. With these simple how-to steps, you can make this crowd-pleasing snack with minimal prep time. The best part is you only need 4 ingredints to make a big serving tray of these delicious appetizers.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
- 16 ounces dill pickles, whole with ends trimmed. medium size fresh packed or in jar
- ½ pound ham, deli style thinly sliced
Instructions
- First, take the cream cheese out of the box and let it sit on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes to soften. This will make the cheese mixture easier to spread.8 ounces cream cheese
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with ranch seasoning mix until it's smooth and creamy.3 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
- Next, cut both ends of the pickles and pat them dry with a paper towel.16 ounces dill pickles
- Lay the ham slices flat on a cutting board and pat them dry too.½ pound ham
- Using a knife or spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the slices of ham. Be sure the cream cheese spread is all the way up to the edges of the ham.
- Place a pickle at the edge of a ham slice and roll it up tightly. Use a toothpick to hold it together if needed.
- Cut the rolled-up ham into 3/4-inch pieces and place them on a serving platter in an even layer. Continue rolling and cutting the rest of the roll-ups.
- Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days before serving.
Notes
Tips
- make sure to pat the pickles and ham slices dry before spreading the cream cheese mixture. This will help the cheese stick better and prevent the roll-ups from becoming soggy.
- refrigerate the roll-ups for at least a couple of hours before serving. This will firm up the cream cheese and help them stay together when serving.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 49kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 311mg, Potassium: 49mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 129IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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