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Home » Snacks » Ham and Pickle Roll-ups

Ham and Pickle Roll-ups

Published: Nov 15, 2020 · Modified: Nov 15, 2020 by WholeLottaYum · This post may contain affiliate links · Find our privacy policy here

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Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or an afternoon snack, our ham and pickle roll-ups are just the thing! Made with your favorite ham slices and dill pickles, these low-carb pinwheels are held together with cream cheese. Done in less than 10-minutes, they are a whole lot of easy, and a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!

ham and pickle roll-ups stacked on a white plate

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Ham Pickle Roll-ups

For every Christmas that I have in memory, my grandma would make ham roll-ups with sliced ham and cream cheese with a touch of horseradish. The roll-ups are commonly called “Lutheran sushi” and were a church gathering special, especially across the Midwest.

Ham and pickle roll-ups are the easiest lunch or snack option! Even better, they are ideal for staying on track when you are following a gluten-free eating plan or looking to stay low-carb and keto.

Our favorite way to serve ham and pickle roll-ups are sliced into finger-sized pieces. Served with a side salad and cheese slices, it’s a superb lunch option that satisfies your hunger without damaging your healthy eating. However, pickle pinwheels can also be served as part of an appetizer course or spread for a game-day event.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • We are taking the best part of a ham sandwich, the ham and the pickle, and creating a super easy low-carb option that keeps your day on track.
  • A quick lunch option, these ham and pickle roll-ups are done in less than 10-minutes!
  • Super customizable, use your favorite ham slices to create the flavor you want most.
  • Dill pickles and ham are always a great combination.
  • The whole recipe needs just 3 ingredients!

Be sure to check out additional easy appetizer recipes such as microwave pepperoni chips, parmesan cheese crisps, and Boursin stuffed mini sweet peppers.

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Ingredient Notes

A simple three ingredient recipe, your ham and pickle roll ups-will be done in no time.

the ingredients in dill pickle pinwheels
  • cream cheese – softened or whipped
  • ham slices – thin rectangular slices will be easiest to work with
  • dill pickles – small, whole pickles about the size of your ham slices

Variations

Ham – If ham is not your thing, or you want to change this up throughout the week, try using other sandwich meat varieties including salami, turkey, pastrami, corned beef, or roast beef.

Pickles – We do prefer whole dill pickles, but you can also use spears or slices.

Step by Step Instructions

first step is to spread the cream cheese on the pickle rolls

Ham and pickle roll-ups are so easy, even your kids can make them! This no-cook recipe needs just a butter knife or other tool to help spread the cream cheese, and then a knife for making slices (if you choose to).

Easy!

Assemble

Spread about 1 Tbsp of softened cream cheese on each slice of ham, leaving approximately a 1/2″ edge on all sides of the ham.

Place the pickle at one end of the ham slice covered with cream cheese.

Roll the pickle and ham into a log shape.

rolling the pickle cream cheese ham snack into logs

Serve

You can serve your ham and pick roll-ups two ways.

Slice the ham and pickle roll-ups into 1″ slices. This will yield approximately 24 ham pickle pinwheels.

Or, you can leave your roll-ups whole if serving them for lunch.

ham pickle roll-ups in logs stacked on a plate

Recipe Tips

  • When purchasing your ham, don’t opt for the thinnest slices available. A slightly thicker slice will be easier to work with.
  • Whipped cream cheese is easier to spread but regular cream cheese can be used as well. Leave the cream cheese on the counter for 30 mins before making to have it be even easier to spread, or soften it in the microwave for 15 seconds.
  • Serve your ham and pickle roll-ups cold. If you are making these ahead of time, store them in the fridge covered.
the pickle wraps keto recipe can be sliced into smaller pieces like an appetizer

Common Questions

What to Serve with Ham Rolls?

For lunch, we serve ham and pickle roll-ups with a side salad and cheese slices for a quick no-cook lunch.

How Long do Pickle Roll-ups Last?

When stored covered in the fridge, your pickle roll-ups will keep for 4-5 days. We do not recommend freezing the roll-ups.

How many carbs in pickle roll-ups?

Each roll up less than 1 net carb if you use 0 carb pickles, 0 carb cream cheese, and lunch meat that’s 1 carb or less per serving (each serving of lunch meat is typically 2-3 slice and you’ll just be using 1 slice per roll-up). Whipped cream cheese has more carbs than regular cream cheese. Turkey might have less carbs than ham or salami.

How to make pickle roll-ups without cream cheese?

Feel free to make your ham and pickle roll-ups with use Boursin cheese, dairy-free cream cheese spread, or with sour cream or mayo mixed with ranch dressing.

More Keto Snack Recipes

Looking for more keto snack recipes?

  • keto stuffed mushrooms
  • caprese skewers
  • hot green chili dip with artichokes
  • sugar-free chocolate covered almonds
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ham pickle roll-ups in logs stacked on a plate

Ham and Pickle Roll-ups

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Easy ham and pickle roll-ups make a quick lunch or snack, plus they can be cut into slices and served as an appetizer. The pickle rolls are also keto, low carb, and gluten free.

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ham slices in thin rectangular slices
  • 4 small dill pickles

Instructions

  1. Spread about 1 Tbsp of softened cream cheese on each slice of ham, leaving approximately a 1/2" edge on all sides of the ham.
  2. Place the pickle at one end of the ham slice covered with cream cheese. Roll the pickle and ham into a log shape.
  3. Slice the ham and pickle roll-ups into 1" slices. They can also be left whole if serving them for lunch.
  4. The recipe makes about 24 ham pickle pinwheels.

Notes

  • Whipped cream cheese is easier to spread but regular cream cheese can be used as well. Leave the cream cheese on the counter for 30 mins before making to have it be even easier to spread, or soften it in the microwave for 15 seconds.
  • The recipe calls for small dill pickles but you can use dill pickle spears, slices, or other types of pickles too.
  • Each roll up less than 1 net carb if you use 0 carb pickles, 0 carb cream cheese, and lunch meat that's 1 carb or less per serving (each serving of lunch meat is typically 2-3 slice and you'll just be using 1 slice per roll-up. whipped cream cheese has more carbs than regular cream cheese. Turkey might have less carbs than ham or salami.
  • The recipe is easy to double, triple, or quadruple! Make as many as you want!
  • Variations- use salami, turkey, pastrami, corned beef, or roast beef. Skip the pickle and just roll-up the cream cheese and ham. Adding a little horseradish to the cream cheese adds a little kick to the pinwheels.
  • Nutrition Information
    Yield 4 Serving Size 1
    Amount Per Serving Calories 144Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 56mgSodium 1002mgCarbohydrates 1gNet Carbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 16g

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