Savory salami, cool cream cheese mixed with herb cheese, then rolled up into a yummy appetizer, is a quick, retro recipe that is always a hit when hosting friends on the spur of the moment and great as an afternoon snack!

White Bean Garlic Dip and pita chips are the perfect pairings with this easy-to-make appetizer when you want to entertain without a lot of work.

Wooden cutting board with cream cheese filled salami slices with a wooden pick.

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Salami Roll Ups: Party Food Made Easy

I always keep a few ingredients in my fridge and pantry to have something to nibble on when friends stop by. That’s where this recipe comes in. With friends stopping by this weekend, I had all I needed for a nice little platter filled with fresh veggies and something unexpected.

Salami And Cream Cheese Roll Ups, with their bold flavors and easy preparation, are a must-try when you’re hosting a party or simply looking for a low-carb, keto-friendly snack.

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Salami, cream cheese, herb cheese, and fresh cracked pepper on a wooden cutting board.

Ingredients Needed To Make This Salami and Cream Cheese Appetizer

Cream Cheese – softened
Herb Cheese Spread
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Thinly Sliced Salami

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Variations And Substitutions

This recipe is super versatile and easy to change with your favorite ingredients.

Add chopped chives, parsley, or green onions.
Use sliced turkey, ham, pepperoni, or roast beef.
Stir in minced dill pickles, olives, banana peppers, or pepperoncini.

Let’s Make Salami Roll-Ups

In a small bowl, mix together, room temperature cream cheese, herb cheese spread, and pepper.

Clear glass board with cream cheese and herb cheese and black pepper with a black mixing spoon resting on a black cutting board.

Fold each salami slice in half. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Roll up and secure with a party pick or toothpick.

Salami slices folded in half spread with herb, cream cheese spread with a black knife on a cutting board.

Repeat the process for as many rollups as you want to make.
Store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

Storage Tips

Salami roll-ups with cream cheese can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Wooden cutting board with cream cheese filled salami slices with a wooden pick garnished with parsley and served with white wine in glasses.

How To Serve

It’s fun to get creative when serving these savory bites. Here are a few of my favorites:

On a charcuterie board with cheese, your favorite crackers, roasted nuts, and fruit.
Pack the roll-ups in your lunchbox for a quick and satisfying midday snack.
Thread the rollups onto skewers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices for colorful party appetizers.

Craving More? Try These Easy To Make Appetizers

Salami & Cream Cheese Appetizer

4.60 from 20 reviews

Author: Donya Mullins

Prep Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 219kcal

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A retro recipe! Herbed cream cheese rolled in salami is a crowd pleasing appetizer or snack

Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup cream cheese – softened
▢ ¼ cup herb cheese spread
▢ dash fresh cracked pepper
▢ 2 4 oz package sliced salami

Instructions

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Mix together cream cheese, herbed cheese spread and pepper.
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Fold each slice of salami in half. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Roll up and secure with a party pick or toothpick.
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Can be made ahead of time and stored in fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Salami roll-ups with cream cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal · Carbohydrates: 2g · Protein: 9g · Fat: 19g · Saturated Fat: 8g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7g · Cholesterol: 50mg · Sodium: 932mg · Potassium: 155mg · Sugar: 0.4g · Vitamin A: 127IU · Calcium: 14mg · Iron: 1mg

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