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A glass platter piled high with bite-sized sliced ham and turkey roll-ups filled with a creamy green onion and jalapeño cream cheese spread.

Easy Ham and Turkey Pinwheel Roll-Ups

A classic party appetizer featuring sliced deli ham and turkey rolled up with a creamy green onion and jalapeño cream cheese spread, then sliced into bite-sized rounds.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb thinly sliced deli ham or turkey breast
  • 16 oz 2 blocks cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • ½ cup green onions finely chopped
  • ¼ cup jalapeño peppers chopped, optional
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Spatula or butter knife
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Soften Cream Cheese: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature, then place in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Mix Filling: Stir the chopped green onions (and/or jalapeños) into the cream cheese along with a pinch of salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
  3. Spread: Lay the deli meat slices flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each slice of meat.
  4. Roll: Roll each slice up tightly into a neat cylinder.
  5. Chill: Wrap the rolled cylinders tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
  6. Slice & Serve: Use a sharp knife to slice the chilled cylinders crosswise into bite-sized pinwheel rounds. Serve cold!

Notes

Chilling Step: Do not skip the chilling time in the fridge; it makes slicing the pinwheels clean and effortless.
Meat Selection: Choose pliable, thin-cut deli meat so it rolls easily without tearing.