Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)

Pinwheels of ham, cream cheese, and dill pickles offer a savory, crowd-pleasing bite-size snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 8 large slices deli ham (about 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

# Direction Steps:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper; stir until smooth and well blended.
02 - Using paper towels, pat dill pickles dry thoroughly to eliminate excess moisture.
03 - Lay a slice of ham flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese mixture over the entire surface.
04 - Place a whole pickle at the end of the ham slice and roll tightly, enclosing the pickle in ham and cream cheese.
05 - Repeat steps with remaining ham slices, cream cheese spread, and pickles.
06 - Using a sharp knife, slice each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in minutes and are easy to transport for potlucks or picnics.
  • Each pinwheel has a balanced tangy crunch and creamy savor that's wildly addictive.
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  • Once, I skipped drying the pickles and ended up with soggy pinwheels sliding across the platter.
  • Trying a mix of smoked ham and honey ham completely changed the flavor and earned big compliments.
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  • Use a serrated knife for cleaner cuts without crushing the pinwheels.
  • A thin swipe of mustard gives surprising depth without overpowering.
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