Appetizer Roll-Ups

By cushey27

Cream cheese and a variety of herbs and vegetables make even deli cold cuts a fancy and filling appetizer. Bite-size pieces look so pretty set on a platter in a circle. But the arrangement never stays complete for very long once this snack is served. —Marcella Funk, Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

• ROAST BEEF ROLL-UPS:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 3 tablespoons banana peppers, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 pound cooked roast beef, thinly sliced
• HAM AND TURKEY ROLL-UPS:
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded
• 4 teaspoons dill weed
• 1/2 pound fully cooked ham, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound cooked turkey, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cilantro, peppers and garlic. Spread about 2 tablespoons on each slice of beef. Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.

For ham and turkey rolls, in another bowl, combine the cream cheese, carrot, zucchini and dill. Spread about 2 tablespoons on each slice of ham and turkey. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.

Slice the roll-ups into 1-1/2-in. pieces.