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Ham and Cream Cheese Cucumber Rolls

Crisp cucumber ribbons rolled tightly with savory herb cream cheese and deli ham. A perfect, easy, low-carb and keto-friendly appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large English cucumbers washed, unpeeled
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.25 lb deli ham thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler
  • Cutting board
  • Paper Towels
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  2. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp Y-peeler, slice the English cucumbers lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Discard the mostly-skin end pieces.
  3. Lay the cucumber ribbons flat between double layers of paper towels and gently press to absorb excess moisture. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Spread about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over a cucumber ribbon, leaving a small border at one end.
  5. Place a slice of deli ham over the cream cheese layer, cutting the ham to fit the width of the ribbon if necessary.
  6. Starting from the end fully covered in cheese, roll the cucumber ribbon up tightly.
  7. Secure the roll by piercing it through the center with a wooden toothpick. Garnish by tucking a small sprig of fresh dill into the top.
  8. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator lined with paper towels for up to 6 hours.

Notes

Do not skip drying the cucumber slices with paper towels, or the cream cheese will slide right off!