Star-Shaped Deli Roll-ups (Printer-friendly)

Bite-sized star-shaped deli roll-ups combining meats, cheeses, and fresh veggies for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices 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

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the bread slices on a flat surface and gently flatten each with 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 over each bread slice.
04 - Place one slice each of turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese on each bread slice.
05 - Top the layers with a few spinach leaves and strips of red bell pepper.
06 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll each bread slice into a log shape.
07 - Trim the ends of each roll, then slice into three equal pieces.
08 - Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut each piece into a star shape.
09 - Arrange the star roll-ups on a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Fun star shapes add festive touch
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 -
  • Use a very sharp knife to keep the fillings intact when slicing
  • Chill the rolled sandwiches briefly before cutting for cleaner shapes
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