Cream Cheese And Pickle Roll-Ups Are An Easy Appetizer Everyone Will Enjoy

The great thing about cream cheese and pickle roll-ups is that the recipe lends itself to endless customization. You can experiment with all sorts of pickle varieties whether that be sweet gherkins, garlicky koshers, zesty cornichons, or herby dill spears. Similarly, any deli meat can be used from smoked pastrami to honey-glazed ham, herbed turkey to rich roast beef, or spicy salami. As for the cream cheese, it can be whipped for a fluffier consistency, and it can also be mixed with goat cheese, everything bagel seasoning, red pepper jelly, or a dollop of miso paste — you can even use creamy pimento cheese as a base filling!

To amplify cheesy goodness, sprinkle in shredded cheddar or blue cheese crumbles. Conversely, to impart more nuanced flavor, work in a swipe of grainy mustard, splash of tabasco, or drizzle of honey. Otherwise, layer anything from caramelized onions to sliced banana peppers to smoked nuts into the roll-ups for increased texture and flavor.

As for how to garnish the appetizers, finish them with freshly chopped herbs or crunchy fried onions. They can also be accompanied by a dipping sauce like a maple-laced mustard or creamy buttermilk ranch dressing. With so many possibilities to enhance cream cheese and pickle roll-ups, these appetizers (and all their endless variations) are sure to be a hit.