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    Ham And Cheese Roll Ups

    Published: Aug 25, 2020 · Modified: Apr 13, 2023 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Ham and cheese roll ups are great to pack for lunch or make an easy party appetizer. Tortilla roll ups are spread with seasoned, soft cream cheese and layered with ham and cheese. Super simple, super delicious!

    Roll ups make such fun appetizers. We also love these vegetable pinwheels, crescent sausage roll ups and roast beef roll ups.  

    Ham and cheese roll ups on a plate

    Why these tortilla roll ups work

    • Quick and Easy: Few ingredients required and can be made in under 10 minutes. 
    • Appetizer: Perfect for parties, gatherings, and lunch box. 
    • Versatile: Easy to substitute and add ingredients.

    Ingredients needed

    Cream cheese – Use full fat or 1/3 fat cream cheese. Make sure that it’s softened to make it easy to spread. 

    Ranch seasoning – Use a seasoning pack or make your own. 

    Deli ham – I like using honey ham but feel free to choose your favorite deli ham. 

    Sliced American cheese – Yellow or white American work great. You can substitute with another soft cheese.  

    Tortillas – Flour tortillas work well for these wraps. You want the wrap to be soft and thick enough that it will hold together. I use taco size tortillas but you could also use burrito size and add more ingredients. 

    How to make ham and cheese roll ups. 

    Scroll to the bottom for full, printable recipe, ingredients and video. 

    1. Spread: Stir ranch seasoning and cream cheese together. For extra creamy cream cheese, beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes.
    2. Layer: Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture on top of a tortilla. Place 1-2 pieces of ham and then cheese down the middle of the tortilla. 
    3. Roll: Start on one side of tortilla and roll tightly. Once rolled, cover in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill. 
    4. Slice: Remove plastic wrap and cut off the ends of the roll. Cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Serve cold. 

    tortilla with cream cheese, ranch, cheese and ham

    Recipe tips 

    • Make sure you start with softened cream cheese. I like to mix mine to get it nice and spreadable but if it’s softened enough you can skip that step. 
    • When adding your ingredients, place them down the middle tortilla. (Except for the cream cheese spread.) This allows for a nice, even roll. 
    • These roll ups have to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour so that they stay together. It’s even better if they can sit overnight in the refrigerator before slicing. 
    • Use a serrated knife to slice the ham and cheese roll ups. 

    How to store ham and cheese roll ups

    Store: These keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. 

    Variations

    Ham and cheese is a classic combination but feel free to change up the meat and cheese for these pinwheels. I would  recommend use softer cheeses because they are easier to roll. Here are a few of our other favorites:

    • Turkey and provolone
    • Roast beef and pepper jack cheese
    • Sliced deli chicken and havarti 

    roll ups in box with apple, tomato and peppers

    More easy appetizer recipes

    • Bacon wrapped water chestnuts – One of our favorite appetizers. 
    • Crack dip – Cream cheese mixed with cheese, bacon, onions and ranch.
    • Chipped beef dip – An easy, creamy dip with chipped beef. 

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    Roll ups stacked on each other
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    Ham and cheese roll ups

    Easy to make ham and cheese roll ups
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: roll up
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 158kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese
    • 1 ranch seasoning packet
    • 10 American cheese slices
    • 5-10 deli ham slices
    • 5 tortillas

    Instructions

    • Stir ranch seasoning into softened cream cheese. (For extra creamy cream cheese, beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes.)
    • Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture over top of the tortilla. Layer 1-2 pieces of ham and 2 slices of cheese down the middle of the tortilla.
    • Roll up as tightly as possible and then wrap in plastic wrap. Continue making rolls until ingredients are finished. Store in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
    • Once the rolls have chilled, remove plastic wrap and use a knife to cut off the ends. Slice roll into 1/2 inch rounds and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      May 25, 2023 at 6:58 pm

      Have you added green onions and green Chili’s before? I was thinking of trying this.

      Reply
      • heather

        May 25, 2023 at 7:34 pm

        I haven’t but I think that would be delicious 🙂

        Reply
        • Michelle

          May 25, 2023 at 8:04 pm

          Thank you, I will let you know if they are a hit or not. 😊

    2. Tammy

      December 29, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      These look fabulous! Will be making them for post Christmas/New Year family get together. Everyone will love them as the ingredients are already favorites.

      Reply
    3. Suzanne

      July 19, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      How many individual pinwheels does this make? What size tortilla did you use? Thank you

      Reply
      • heather

        July 19, 2021 at 7:47 pm

        I use the fajita (medium size) tortillas and can get about 6-8 roll-ups. You could use the larger burrito style tortillas to get a larger amount of roll-ups.

        Reply
    4. Gail

      December 22, 2020 at 1:20 am

      i had these at a wake they were so good but didnt have the recipe well i got it now thanks to you, its locked in my
      favorites getting the stuff tomorrow im so excited to finally be making them thanks so much

      Reply
    5. Natalie

      August 30, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      These roll ups are fantastic idea to pack to kids lunchbox. My son will definitely love this. I just saved this recipe and will make him this. Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Catalina

      August 28, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      The best way to have an appetizer! I am sure that my family will go crazy over these roll ups!

      Reply
    7. Terri Steffes

      August 27, 2020 at 2:15 am

      I know I love these. Yours are so pretty and neat. That’s a technique I need to learn!

      Reply
    8. Mitch

      August 26, 2020 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious! I love havarti as well. These look so easy to make, I am going to try this for tomorrows lunch!

      Reply
    9. Heather

      August 26, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      These are such a fun party food or even for the kids lunchboxes at school if that ever happens again!

      Reply
    10. robin rue

      August 26, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      I make these all the time for my kids. It is such a simple idea for lunch time.

      Reply
    11. melissa chapman

      August 26, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Those rollups look so good and would be great for a party. This seems simple but tastes so good and great for the whole family

      Reply
    12. Amber Myers

      August 26, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, I’ll make these for lunch one day. The kids will like them too! Since they’re home for virtual learning, these are perfect.

      Reply
    13. Tasheena

      August 26, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy this recipe is to make. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try.

      Reply

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