Appetizer Roll-Ups

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.

Appetizer Roll-Ups

Yield: 24-28 servings

Ingredients:

    ROAST BEEF ROLL-UPS:

•     4 ounces cream cheese, softened
•     1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
•     2 to 3 tablespoons minced banana peppers
•     1 garlic clove, minced
•     1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked roast beef

    HAM AND TURKEY ROLL-UPS:

•     12 ounces cream cheese, softened
•     1/2 cup shredded carrot
•     1/2 cup shredded zucchini
•     4 teaspoons dill weed
•     1/2 pound thinly sliced fully cooked ham
•     1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey

Directions:

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

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