Description
Savory salami cream cheese roll-ups deliver a quick, elegant appetizer that elevates simple ingredients into a delightful party snack. Creamy, zesty bites promise to impress guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package salami slices
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons dry chives
- 2 teaspoons dry onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- Green olives, optional
- Pretzels, optional
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy mixture by blending softened cream cheese with dried chives, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and well-integrated. Gently warm cream cheese in microwave for 10 seconds if needed for easier mixing.
- Arrange salami slices flat on a clean work surface, ensuring each slice is positioned for easy rolling.
- Carefully spread a precise layer of cream cheese mixture across the center of each salami slice, maintaining an even distribution that prevents overflow when rolling.
- Gently roll each salami slice into a compact cylinder, applying gentle pressure to create a tight, uniform shape.
- Stabilize each rolled appetizer by inserting a toothpick through its center, ensuring the roll remains intact during serving.
- Enhance presentation by skewering a green olive onto the toothpick, adding a complementary briny flavor and visual appeal.
- Transfer completed roll-ups to a serving platter, arranging them attractively for guests.
- Optional: Accompany the salami rolls with crisp pretzels and use remaining cream cheese mixture as a complementary dipping sauce for added enjoyment.
Notes
- Cream cheese softens quickly when microwaved briefly, perfect for time-pressed cooks who want smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure easy mixing and seamless blending of cream cheese filling.
- Replace traditional salami with turkey or chicken salami for lighter protein choice.
- Vegetarian adaptation possible by substituting salami with roasted bell pepper or zucchini slices for similar roll-up texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg