These ham roll ups with cream cheese are perfect for holidays, game day, or any party spread. Quick to make and full of flavor, they're the kind of appetizer that disappears fast.
The combination of ham, swiss, and a creamy ranch-flavored filling makes these little bites an easy finger food that everyone loves. They're simple, savory, and always a hit on appetizer trays.
Whether you're hosting a get-together or just need a quick snack, this ham and cheese pinwheels recipe is one you'll want to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these easy roll ups.
- Cream cheese - makes the creamy base for the filling and spreads easily when softened.
- Dry ranch seasoning mix packet - adds savory flavor with a hint of herbs.
- Lemon juice - brightens the cream cheese mixture.
- Ham slices - thick rectangular slices make the base of each roll up and are sturdy enough to hold everything together.
- Swiss cheese slices - add a mild, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the ham.
How to Make Ham Roll Ups Appetizers
Just a few simple steps and a little chilling time, and you'll have a platter of tasty roll ups ready to serve.
In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
Lay out the ham slices on a flat surface and place two slices of swiss cheese on each piece. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cheese.
Starting from the long side, roll each slice up tightly.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help them set.
Slice each roll into 6 pieces with a chef's knife. Add a toothpick in the center of each piece for easy serving.
Tasty Variations
You can change up these roll ups with a few fun twists:
- Ham pickle roll - roll dill pickle spears in the center for an extra pop of flavor and crunch.
- Veggie cream cheese - stir diced peppers, jalapenos or green onions into the cream cheese mixture.
- Tortilla pinwheel - spread the cream cheese mixture on a tortilla before adding the ham and swiss and rolling it up.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
If you like these ham roll ups, here are more easy finger foods you can try:
Crab Pinwheels are filled with a creamy crab mixture and wrapped in tortillas for an easy seafood bite-sized appetizer.
Bacon Cheeseburger Rolls combine ground beef, bacon, and cheese in crescent roll dough for a fun twist on a classic favorite.
Tuna Pinwheels are quick and easy with a creamy tuna filling rolled up in tortillas-perfect for a light party snack.
Chicken Taco Pinwheels bring together taco-seasoned chicken and cheese for a flavorful appetizer that's always a hit.
Pizza Pinwheels are filled with classic pizza flavors like sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, rolled up in store-bought puff pastry dough for a quick and tasty appetizer.
Ham Roll Ups With Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 6 thick slices of ham rectangular
- 12 slices swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Lay out the slices of ham, then arrange two slices of swiss cheese onto each slice of ham.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cheese.
- Starting from the long side, roll each slice up tightly.
- Chill for 30 minutes to firm up the cream cheese.
- Slice each roll into 6, and insert a toothpick into the center of each to serve, if desired.
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