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Holiday Veggie and Ham Roses: Festive Appetizer Delight

Festive ham and veggie roses with cream cheese make a colorful, easy holiday appetizer.

Holiday Veggie and Ham Roses: Festive Appetizer Delight

Create festive Holiday Veggie and Ham Roses with red bell pepper, ham, cream cheese, and spinach. Easy, elegant appetizer for parties.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
0s
Total time
15m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 50 g fresh red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 60 g skinless cooked ham slices
  • 30 g cream cheese softened
  • 15 g fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 piece fresh chive stalk minced
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the fresh baby spinach leaves thoroughly.
  2. Thinly slice the fresh red bell pepper into long strips about 1 cm wide.
  3. Lay out the skinless cooked ham slices flat on a clean surface.
  4. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over each ham slice using a small spatula.
  5. Sprinkle the minced fresh chive stalk and a pinch of ground black pepper over the cream cheese layer.
  6. Place a few baby spinach leaves along one edge of the ham slice.
  7. Arrange the red bell pepper strips on top of the spinach leaves.
  8. Carefully roll the ham slice tightly from the edge with the vegetables to form a rose shape.
  9. Secure the rolled ham rose with a toothpick if needed to hold its shape.
  10. Repeat the process for each serving and arrange the ham roses on a serving plate.
  11. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving for a festive appetizer.

Tips

  • Use fresh and crisp red bell peppers for best texture.
  • Soften cream cheese to room temperature for easy spreading.
  • Chill the rolled ham roses briefly to help them hold shape before serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • crisp green salad
  • light vinaigrette dressing
  • sparkling water with lemon

These colorful ham and veggie roses are a festive and easy appetizer sure to brighten any holiday gathering.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 1.2
  • Sugar (g): 3
  • Fat (g): 7
  • Carbohydrates (g): 4
  • Protein (g): 10
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 3

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