Ranch Cream Cheese Ham Roll Ups

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Friends, it’s back to school time, and that means it’s time for some easy, fuss-free lunch box ideas. Finding foods that are healthy, yet easy to make and kid-approved can be a task. Luckily, these Ham Roll Ups check aaaallllll the boxes.

These ham and cream cheese roll ups can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a few days, or even frozen for later use. Plus they’re so quick and easy that little ones can help your prepare, and older kids can even make them on their own. #lunchmadesimple

Related Recipe: Hummus Veggie Wrap.

Not only are these ham rollups perfect for school lunches, but they are fun finger food that can be served at brunches, drinks parties, baby showers, game day gatherings, picnics, and potlucks. 

Why You’ll Love These

• Easy School Lunch – School day mornings are hectic enough. Get lunch ready ahead of time.
• Kid-friendly – Kids love these ham and cheese rollups. Your kids won’t trade this lunch.
• Full of Flavor – The ranch seasoning mix makes these ham and cheese rollups super flavorful.
• Perfect for Parties – Ranch Ham Rollups are also the perfect finger food for parties and potlucks. 
• Affordable to Make – These roll-ups are made with pantry staples and are inexpensive to make.
• Great for leftovers – great for using up leftover ham and cream cheese.

Tools Needed

• Handy mixing bowls.
• A sharp knife.
• A cutting board.
• Meal prep containers.

Now that your belly is growling, are you ready to learn how to make these ham rollups with ranch? Let’s get started…

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

How To Make Ham Roll Ups

1. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature
2. In a bowl, combine cream cheese with Ranch seasoning, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
3. In a thin layer, spread the cheese mixture onto a tortilla.
4. Add ham, chives, and spinach leaves on top of the cheese.
5. Roll up the tortilla tightly. Repeat the process with remaining tortillas.
6. Place roll ups in the fridge for at least 2 hours to firm up.
7. Remove from fridge and slice into half-inch pinwheels portions.

Ham and Cream Cheese Roll Ups Tips

• Soften the cream cheese before mixing so that it will be easier to mix and spread.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into pinwheels. The process will be much easier.
• Don’t slice the rollups if you’re making ahead and plan to freeze them or keep them in the fridge for several days.
• Slice right before serving so the ingredients don’t ooze out and your tortillas don’t get soggy. 

Recipe Variations

Ranch Ham Roll Ups are yummy and delicious as is, but you can easily change them up to suit your taste. Try some of these flavor variations:

• Use different tortillas – use flour tortillas instead of corn, or try using flavored tortilla wraps. Spinach, sundried tomato, and cilantro tortillas are great options.
• Try different seasonings – Swap out regular ranch seasoning mix for the spicy ranch, fiesta ranch, or even creamy dill ranch mixes.
• Stuff it – If you have a child with an adventurous palate you can stuff your rollups. Try a dill pickle spear, olives or roasted red peppers. 
• Try other meats and cheeses – Swap out the ham for turkey or roast beef. Add a layer of swiss cheese or sprinkle in some feta cheese.

Meal Prep and Prep Ahead

Make these Ham and Cheese Roll ups the night before for easy school lunch prep.

Prep Ahead – Prepare these ham roll ups the day before you plan to serve them. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve or pack into lunchboxes. 

Store – You can store these tortilla roll-ups in the fridge for about 2 days. Any longer and the tortillas may start to get a little soggy. 

Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze these;

• Prepare the rollups as instructed below
• Place the rollups into a large ziptop bag and store it in the freezer.
• Remove the desired amount of rollups and pack for lunch. The rollups will be thawed and ready to eat by lunchtime. 

FAQS

Do I Need To Chop The Ham?

If you want to save even more time, you can skip the step of chopping the ham. Spread the cheese and add the green onions and spinach before topping with two or three slices of thin ham and rolling. 

NOTE: The cream cheese does act like a “glue” to hold all the ingredients in place and you lose a bit of that when using whole sliced of ham. Therefore you may want to serve these as a wrap sandwich rather than cutting into pinwheels. 

Can I Leave Out The Tortillas? 

If you are watching your carb intake or simply don’t like tortillas, you can easily leave them out. Use slices of ham in place of the tortilla. Spread the cheese mixture directly onto the ham slices, add the green onions and spinach and roll. You can also make these using large lettuce leaves instead of the tortilla wraps.

More Lunchbox Recipes You May Like

• Hummus Veggie Wrap.
• Air Fryer Pizza Rolls.
• Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits.
• Hawaiian Pasta Salad.
• Instant Pot Tuna Salad.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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