I’ve always had a soft spot for recipes that are both simple and delicious, and this Ham Roll-Up recipe hits the spot. It brings back fond memories of my childhood when my mom would whip up these roll-ups as a quick snack for us kids, or as an appetizer for the surprise guests. This recipe has a humble background, originating from homes where moms needed to create quick and tasty snacks with the ingredients at hand. What I love about it is its simplicity; with just three ingredients – boiled ham, soft cream cheese, and breadsticks, you can create a snack that’s delightfully delicious. Let’s not forget its versatility! You can whip it up for a quick snack, pack it for lunch, or serve it as an appetizer at your next party. The combination of salty ham, creamy cheese, and the crunch of the breadstick will surely win you over. As for cooking tips, make sure your cream cheese is soft enough to spread easily, and your ham is sliced thin for easy rolling. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll be making it over and over again!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. thin-sliced boiled ham
- soft cream cheese
- breadsticks
Roll-Up Assembly
- Spread cream cheese on ham.
- Place breadstick on cheese.
- Roll up.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time: 10 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Ham Roll-Up Escapade
Hello there, lovely people! Today, I’m going to share my recent culinary escapade with you. It involves a 1/2 lb. of thin-sliced boiled ham, some soft cream cheese, and breadsticks. Yes, you heard that right, breadsticks! Not the Italian kind, though. Just regular, run-of-the-mill breadsticks. Let the hilarity ensue!
The Ham, the Cheese, and the Breadstick
Let’s start with the raw material, shall we? The thin-sliced boiled ham is a thing of beauty. It’s so thin, I swear it’s mocking me. Like it’s saying, “I’m so thin and delicate, you’ll probably tear me to shreds.” Not today, ham! I’m on my A-game.
And then, we have the soft cream cheese. So soft, so creamy, and so…cheesy? I never really understood what makes cream cheese, well, cheese. But hey, I don’t question the delicious stuff. I just spread it.
Speaking of spreading, you’d think spreading cream cheese on a thin slice of ham would be easy, right? Wrong! I felt like I was playing a game of Operation, except instead of a buzzing sound, I got a torn piece of ham.
The Breadstick Balancing Act
Next came the breadstick. I gently placed it on the cream cheese-covered ham, expecting it to behave. But no, the sneaky little stick had plans of its own. It wobbled, it rolled, it did everything but stay put. I guess it was practicing for its next act: the roll-up.
The Roll-Up: Not As Easy As It Sounds
Rolling up the ham around the breadstick should have been the easy part. But remember, we’re dealing with thin-sliced ham, crafty cream cheese, and a rebellious breadstick here. It was like trying to wrap a baby who doesn’t want to be swaddled. But after a few tries (and a few choice words), I did it! I rolled that ham up like a boss!
The Final Result: A Ham Roll-Up Masterpiece
And there it was: the perfect ham roll-up. It might not have been pretty, but it was mine. And it tasted amazing! The thin-sliced ham, the creamy cheese, the crunchy breadstick… it was a symphony of flavors and textures.
So, there you have it, folks. My humorous journey through the land of ham roll-ups. Sure, there were some mishaps and a few laughs, but in the end, it was all worth it. Because nothing beats the satisfaction of biting into a homemade ham roll-up, knowing that you conquered the thin-sliced ham, tamed the cream cheese, and rolled the rebellious breadstick.
And remember, cooking should always be fun. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about enjoying the process and having a good laugh along the way. Until next time, happy cooking!
