Star-Shaped Deli Roll-ups (Printable)

Bite-sized deli meats and cheeses rolled in soft bread, cut into festive star shapes for gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed

→ Fillings

02 - 8 slices deli turkey
03 - 8 slices deli ham
04 - 8 slices Swiss cheese
05 - 8 slices cheddar cheese

→ Spreads

06 - 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
07 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
10 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Place bread slices on a flat surface and gently flatten them using a rolling pin.
02 - In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
03 - Evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each flattened bread slice.
04 - On each bread slice, layer one slice of turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese.
05 - Top the layered fillings with a few baby spinach leaves and slices of red bell pepper.
06 - Roll each bread slice tightly from one edge to form a log.
07 - Trim the ends of each roll, then cut each log into three equal pieces.
08 - Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut each piece into star-shaped roll-ups.
09 - Place the star-shaped roll-ups on a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for bite-sized servings at parties
  • Combines delicious meats and cheeses with fresh vegetables
02 -
  • For vegetarian roll-ups omit the meats and double the cheese or add roasted vegetables
  • Try whole wheat or multigrain bread for added fiber
03 -
  • Ensure bread slices are soft and crust-free for easy rolling
  • Chill the roll-ups briefly before cutting for cleaner star shapes
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