Easy Ham and Cheese Roll Ups

Name: Recipe For Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons horseradish; 8 ounces danish brand ham ((rectangle sliced ham)); cheddar cheese or other variety ((cut into strips the length of the roll ups)); chives or green onions ((cut to an approximate length of the roll ups)); pitted stuffed olives ((lay them side by side))

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Ham and Cheese Roll Ups are THE perfect party snack. They're super tasty, simple, have less than 5 ingredients, make ahead, AND take less than 15 minutes to assemble. What's not to love? These are easily customizable so get creative and roll up other favorite ingredients.

Ham and Cheese Roll Ups (Low Carb and Keto Appetizer)

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Why You'll Love These Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

"These ham roll ups remind me of my childhood. My Grandmother made these at almost every gathering - and they were a FAVORITE of mine!" -Kori

Easy Appetizer. This is an EASY appetizer! With only 3 ingredients to make the basic ham and cheese roll-ups, you can whip these babies out in no time.

Make Ahead. These ham roll ups are a great option if you need party food for a large (or small) crowd. Make them 3 to 4 days ahead and keep in the refrigerator.

Quick and Easy. Ham and cheese roll ups take less than 15 minutes to make. Perfect if you have last-minute guests, or need a quick after-school snack to make for your kids.

No-Bake Cold Appetizer. If you are having a holiday dinner or party, your oven is often the most used appliance. It's nice to have a cold appetizer ready to go for guests that won't take up space in the oven.

Healthy. Ham roll-ups are gluten free, sugar free, low carb, and keto!

Be sure to save this pin to Pinterest for later! 😉

Pinterest pin with a variety of ham and cheese roll ups on a black chalk board platter. Some are filled with olives, cheese, and chives.

Ham and Cheese Roll Ups Recipe Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make the ham and cheese roll ups I have pictured above:

Danish Ham Slices - rectangle sliced ham
Cream Cheese - use full fat or non fat
Horseradish - use a little or as much as you want. The more you add the spicier it will become.
Cheddar Cheese - use any favorite cheese cut into strips.
Fresh Chives
Pimiento Stuffed Olives

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

Substitutions and Variations

Get creative and add fresh herbs such as chives
Cooked and crumbled bacon adds flavor and some crunch.
Mix minced garlic and fresh herbs into the cream cheese.
Add some spice into the cream cheese with red pepper flakes.
Use any variety of cheese cut into long strips. Shredded cheese may also be used but it won't have as much of a decorative impact as the strips.
Use any variety of pitted plain or stuffed olives. Olives are easy because you can lay them all in a row, and after cutting you'll end up being 1 olive per ham roll-up.
Fresh vegetables such as very thinly sliced carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes are colorful and add a fresh taste.

How To Make Ham and Cheese Roll Ups

1. Make the cream cheese filling

2. Spread the cheese mixture over ham slices.

Tip: use a paper towel to dry the ham slices before spreading the cream cheese.

3. Add final fillings such as cheese, olives, and chives.

4. Roll the ham slices then slice in 6 pieces per each roll up. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tip: If the roll ups are too warm they are a little harder to slice. You'll get a cleaner cut if you chill in the refrigerator beforehand.

How to Serve Ham and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

Serve chilled on a platter or as a part of a charcuterie board. Pair with olives, nuts, dried fruit if you want. Tuck in some chives or fresh herbs as garnish.

I laid these out on a slate platter and they actually ended up looking like cute little sushi. 🙂 You can make these as simple or as elaborate as you'd like!

Roll Ups With Cream Cheese and Ham FAQs

Can ham roll ups be made ahead of time?

Yes, ham roll ups can be made up to 3 days prior to serving. This makes it super convenient for an upcoming party or even a make-ahead lunch!

How long will ham rollups keep in the refrigerator?

These will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

How can I lower fat?

You can lower the fat in this recipe by using a fat free or low fat cream cheese. Use lower fat fillings such as thinly sliced vegetables.

Recipe For Ham and Cheese Roll Ups

Super simple with less than 5 ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make. These can be made several days in advance. Get creative and roll up other favorite ingredients to make them your own.

4.34 from 18 votes

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer and Snack Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 8 ounces cream cheese
▢ 2 tablespoons horseradish
▢ 8 ounces danish brand ham (rectangle sliced ham)

Optional fillings:

▢ cheddar cheese or other variety (cut into strips the length of the roll ups)
▢ chives or green onions (cut to an approximate length of the roll ups)
▢ pitted stuffed olives (lay them side by side)

Instructions

Mix cream cheese, horseradish in a small bowl.
Lay ham slices flat on a cutting board. Dry ham well with paper towel. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over all slices.
Roll ham slices and slices into 5 pieces. You can also fill with add cheddar cheese slices, olives, chives, or a combination of any.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 5 rolls per ham slice.

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Kori's Tips

Make these up to 2 days ahead. Play around with ingredients to roll up in the ham!

TIPS: Use a paper towel to dry the ham slices before spreading the cream cheese - the cream cheese will not stick to the moist ham; If the roll ups are too warm they are a little harder to slice. You'll get a cleaner cut if you chill in the refrigerator beforehand.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 1.4gProtein: 8.1gFat: 10.8gCholesterol: 45.1mgSodium: 98.1mgSugar: 1g

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An easy appetizer that is simple and tasty! Ham and cheese roll ups are the perfect part food: they can be made ahead by a few days and have only a few ingredients - with minimal effort. Perfect, huh? Ham and cream cheese roll ups are gluten free, low carb, keto, and sugar free. They make a great healthy snack or even lunch! We think these are THE best holiday appetizer for any season, occasion, or party!