I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to make my kids’ lunches a little more fun. They’re growing up so fast, and I want them to have the best possible foods in their tummies. These Ham and Pickle Roll-Ups are so ridiculously easy to make, but they taste like a delicious treat from your childhood! They’re simple to make, and easy enough for even my kids to do on their own—plus they taste amazing. The pickles add just the right amount of crunch, but aren’t overpowering in any way. And the ham is a great low-carb protein source that keeps them feeling full for hours.
Ingredients
Only three simple ingredients are needed to make these ham pickle roll ups. You likely have them all in your refrigerator.
Deli black forest ham or honey ham Cream cheese (reduced fat cream cheese can also be used) Pickle spears or baby dill pickles
Some substitutions to try
These pickle rollups, or pinwheels, can be made dozens of different ways with all kinds of ingredients! I bet each one tastes better than the last! Thanks to a few readers suggestions here are some alternatives you can try:
Make a seasoned cream cheese: Add garlic salt, bagel seasoning, ranch seasoning, herb seasoning, or minced onion to the cream cheese — or try chive and onion cream cheese. Use any deli meat you like: a slice of ham, salami, a thin layer of turkey or roast beef. Try different pickles: pickles come in all kinds of flavors and varieties nowadays. Get creative and use your favorite in these roll ups!
Bite-sized appetizer
These ham pickle rollups, sometimes called ham pickle wraps, are perfect for a quick last minute appetizer (think football season) or finger food for parties. Last time I made these, I served them with with these Finger Sandwiches for a lemonade “tea” party for my little girls. They complemented each other perfectly. If you want to make them ahead of time, cover each of the rollups individually in plastic wrap and store them in the fridge. READ NEXT: How to Make Koolickles (Kool-Aid Pickles)
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