Over the weekend we saw my family for the first time in almost a year. It was such a perfect day. If there are silver linings from 2020 and 2021, one is that I am much more appreciative of time with those I love. If you are getting back into the swing of spending time with those you love, you might want to make a list of all the perfect party food you should share together. These Ham and Cheese Roll Ups should be at the top of that list! This great appetizer recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients. They are easy to throw together the night before a gathering, and they will be one of the first finger foods to go.
How to Make Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
Tips and Tricks
Use room temperature cream cheese. The best part of these roll ups is the spread in them. It is near impossible to make that well if your cream cheese isn’t room temperature. Spread the filling well. Make sure to spread the cream cheese filling all the way to the edges of the tortilla. It will help the roll up stay together after rolling.Do not put the ham all the way at the edge. As you can see pictured above, we leave a ring of filling exposed when we add the ham. This also helps the roll up hold together.
Refrigerating
A key step in this recipe is to refrigerate the ham and cream cheese roll ups before slicing. The reason for this is while we use room temperature cream cheese to make the filling and construct them, we want it to be nice and cold when slicing. This helps the roll ups stay together. Refrigerate for at least four hours before slicing. It works really well to make these the night before a get together and slice them right before serving.
Leftovers
Leftovers can be stored in an air tight container for three to four days.
Other Great Party Foods
Hot Crab DipSausage Stuffed JalapeñosSpinach and Artichoke Dip
If you make these Ham and Cheese Roll Ups please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Can I leave out the pickle relish?
You can, but it adds really great flavor and texture to the recipe. So I wouldn’t recommend it.
Can tortilla roll ups be frozen?
Yes. To freeze, place in a single layer on wax paper in the freezer for two hours. Then transfer to an airtight container, placing wax paper between the layers. Freeze for up to three months. To thaw, refrigerate overnight.
