Description
Quick no-cook ham and cheese sticks made with deli ham rolled around mozzarella string cheese. Ready in 5 minutes for snacking, lunchboxes, or appetizer platters.
Ingredients
8 slices deli ham (approximately 8 oz), medium thickness
8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Toothpicks as needed
Instructions
1. Place 8 slices of deli ham flat on a cutting board. If slices are small, overlap two slightly.
2. Spread a thin line of Dijon mustard across the center of each ham slice (optional).
3. Place one mozzarella string cheese stick along the edge of each ham slice.
4. Roll the ham snugly around the cheese, keeping it tight so the stick holds its shape.
5. Secure with a toothpick if the roll feels loose.
6. Optionally roll the outside through everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
Use medium-thickness deli ham. Paper-thin slices tear easily.
Let string cheese sit at room temperature 2–3 minutes for easier rolling.
Place sticks seam-side down so gravity helps keep them closed.
Serve with honey mustard, ranch, or marinara for dipping.
Storage: Airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Place parchment between layers.
Freezing: Not recommended. Mozzarella becomes rubbery after freezing and thawing.
Reheating: Microwave 10–15 seconds to soften cheese slightly, or warm in a 300 °F oven for 3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg