Description
An easy, crowd-pleasing snack made with salami, creamy cheese, and refreshing crunchy elements, perfect for parties or game days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 slices Salami slices (Genoa or hard salami) (Genoa is softer and fattier; hard salami is firmer and drier.)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (Full fat is best for spreading.)
Crunchy Add-ins (Optional)
- 1 Pickles, cucumber sticks, or bell pepper strips (Keep them thin for easy rolling.)
Seasoning Options
- 1 tbsp Everything bagel seasoning or Italian herbs (Add to cream cheese for extra flavor.)
- 1 tsp Cracked black pepper (For seasoning the cream cheese.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay out the salami slices on a cutting board or sheet pan and pat them dry with a paper towel if oily.
- In a small bowl, stir softened cream cheese with your chosen seasonings or herbs.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of salami.
- If desired, add a thin strip of a crunchy element like pickles or cucumber.
- Roll the salami tightly from one end like a little sleeping bag.
Chill
- Chill the roll ups in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to help them firm up.
Notes
Store roll ups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Wet fillings or too much cream cheese can lead to soggy roll ups; pat dry any moist ingredients before rolling. For a simple variation, consider swapping the cream cheese for whipped cream cheese for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American