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Learn to make ham and cream cheese roll ups three different ways: with pickles, with green onions, or with strawberry jam. Perfect for lunch or parties!
Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups (3 Ways!)
Back-to-school time can be a uniquely challenging time for parents. There’s so much to think about that it’s nice to be able to have a few things fall into place easily.
That’s why I’m here to inspire you with a fun way to pack lunches for your kids. Often, I buy a pound of Boar’s Head Ham to last our family Monday through Friday. To keep it interesting from day to day, I use my recipe for ham and cream cheese roll ups with three different flavorings.
By changing up the filling, each day’s lunch can be unique.

When it comes to deli meat, I trust Boar’s Head for quality products made of the finest ingredients. With such a variety of products that kids love, Boar’s Head makes school lunch easier for parents by offering nourishing products that make lunch-packing effortless.
Plus, Boar’s Head Meats, Cheeses, Condiments, and Spreads are gluten-free!

You can use any of your favorite Boar’s Head Ham varieties for these ham and cream cheese roll up variations. The nice thing about this recipe is that you can get your kids involved with crafting lunch.
They can pick the filling of the day, whether it’s green onions, strawberry jam, or Boar’s Head Kosher Dill Pickle Spears. Did you know? Ham and cream cheese pinwheels with pickles or green onions are a classic Midwestern party food. Ham and cream cheese pinwheels with strawberry jam, on the other hand, are inspired by a Monte Cristo sandwich variation I had from a local Cuban restaurant.
Good recipes come from all over, and they taste even better when made with Boar’s Head products. Visit Back to School with Boar’s Head for school lunch inspiration.

Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups
Make ham and cream cheese roll ups three different ways: with pickles, with green onions, or with strawberry jam. Perfect for lunch or parties!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Boar's Head Ham
- 4 ounces whipped cream cheese
For the Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups with Pickles
- 2 Boar's Head Dill Pickle Spears
For the Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups with Green Onions
- 2 green onions
For the Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups with Strawberry Jam
- 2 slices bread cut into soldiers and crusts trimmed
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Instructions
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For each roll up, spread cream cheese on a slice of ham almost, but not quite, to the edges of the slice of ham.
For the Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups with Pickles
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Place one dill pickle spear aligned with one edge of the ham. Roll up the ham over the pickle spear and continue rolling until you have a tube of ham. You may slice the roll up into pinwheels if desired.
For the Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups with Green Onions
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Place one green onion aligned with one edge of the ham. Roll up the ham over the green onion and continue rolling until you have a tube of ham. You may slice the roll up into pinwheels if desired.
For the Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups with Strawberry Jam
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Place one soldier of bread aligned with one edge of the ham. Roll up the ham over the bread and continue rolling until you have a tube of ham. Slice the roll up into pinwheels, then place a small dot of strawberry jam on top of each one.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition facts include the ham and cream cheese only, not the toppings.
Gemille Sleweon says
Cool recipe. Im vegan, so i wouldn’t be making this for myself, but I have friends and family who would enjoy these roll ups.
Tara Pittman says
These would all be great lunch ideas for my husband and kids. They get tired of sandwiches and these look like a delicious idea.
Maria Magdalena says
Oh my God! These look so fantastic delicious! I’m a ham addict! Suddenly I feel hungry… lol!
Flyingkids says
Your shots looks good. This lunch idea is really great for your family.
Becca Wilson says
These look like they would be a perfect lunch for my kiddos for back to school. Definitely going to be doing this for them!
What Corinne Did says
my mum used to do ham and cheese snacks and oh god, so good! these look so yummy!
Princess Quinn says
At first glimpse I thought you made some sushi. I cannot believe it is that easy to prepare this. People of all age will love this.
Travel Quest says
This is so mouthwatering perfect as appetizer. I am throwing a family get together this coming weekend. I am definitely adding this to my menu.
Preeti Chauhan says
I love pickles a lot , unfortunately I am a vegetarian so I will probably use these Kosher Dill Spears in Vegetarian Sushi Rolls or cottage cheese rolls .
Sara Welch says
That is an awesome snack! I would love to make this for the kids.
Suzanne Melton says
My mom made a version of these as a snack when I was a kid and I’ve been unsuccessful in finding the recipe. This is the closest I’ve come that taste likes her’s. Thanks for posting this recipe!
Shannon Gurnee says
These look and sound delicious! I bet our kids would be all over these!
Danielle says
I make these as toddler snacks. They always go down well and lots of different ways you can do them too.
Danielle says
These are so perfect for kids lunches! They look so yummy too!