Ham Pickle Pinwheels

Name: Ham Pickle Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Cajun Appetizers, Cajun Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 1/4 pound sliced Genoa salami; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 7 slices deli ham; 14 to 21 okra pickles or dill pickle spears

My mom introduced me to this ham pickle pinwheels appetizer a number of years ago, and I've been making them for parties ever since. They're easy to make and are always well received by guests. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 pound sliced Genoa salami
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
7 slices deli ham
14 to 21 okra pickles or dill pickle spears

Directions

In a food processor, add the cream cheese, salami and horseradish; cover and process until blended. Spread over ham slices.
Remove stems and ends of okra pickles. Place two or three okra pickles or one dill pickle down the center of each ham slice. Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 1-in. pieces.

Test Kitchen Tips

A pickle is actually a pickled cucumber that has been submerged and fermented in a brine or vinegar. The concept of pickles dates all the way back to 2030 BCE.

Use deli ham or ham you've made yourself. Both are delicious!

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Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 34 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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klb24_7

Aug 7, 2009

I also found that the vegetable cream cheese by Philadelphia is amazing for this recipe instead of the cream cheese mixed with horseradish.The wraps can also be wrapped up in tortilla shells which tastes great too! Awesome recipe!!