Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printable View)

Ham, cheese, and pickles rolled for savory, gluten-free pinwheels perfect as an easy appetizer.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Main

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

→ 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, fresh dill, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Use paper towels to pat each pickle dry, removing excess moisture.
03 - Lay a slice of ham flat on the cutting board. Evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture across the entire surface.
04 - Position a whole pickle at one end of the ham slice. Roll the ham tightly around the pickle, fully encasing it in cream cheese.
05 - Repeat with 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 refrigerate until needed.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Your friends will think you spent ages on these, but they're ready in just minutes.
  • It's the perfect mix of creamy, savory, and tangy that keeps everyone circling the snack table.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pickles, you'll wind up with watery pinwheels that fall apart.
  • Switching to smoked ham made the flavor much richer and kept the rolls from tearing.
03 -
  • Bring all ingredients to room temperature to make assembly quicker and cleaner.
  • A chilled platter keeps the pinwheels crisp during longer parties.
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