Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printable)

Smoky ham, tangy pickles, and creamy cheese rolled for a flavorful bite-sized savory treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 8 large slices deli ham (approximately 8 ounces)
03 - 6 large whole dill pickles

→ Flavor Enhancers

04 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
02 - Using paper towels, pat the dill pickles thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
03 - Place a slice of ham flat on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the ham.
04 - Position one whole pickle at the edge of the prepared ham slice. Roll the ham tightly to fully encase the pickle and cream cheese.
05 - Repeat the previous steps with the remaining ham slices, cream cheese mixture, and pickles.
06 - Using a sharp knife, cut each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels disappear fast, so make more than you think you'll need.
  • The salty crunch of dill pickle against creamy cheese and smoky ham is guaranteed to win over skeptics.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pickles, the pinwheels will fall apart or get soggy.
  • Using a really sharp knife makes the slices prettier and prevents mess.
03 -
  • Never rush the rolling–the tighter the roll, the better the result.
  • A quick dusting of fresh dill just before serving lifts the flavor beautifully.
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