Cucumber Roll Ups

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 - 2 large cucumbers sliced lengthwise

• 1 ½ cups boursin-style cream cheese

• 8 oz sliced deli-ham

• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (sliced into sticks)

  Boursin-Style Cream Cheese Mixture

• 4 oz unsalted butter (room temperature)

• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)

• 1 1/2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese

• 1/2 Tbsp fresh dill (minced)

• 1/4 tsp dried marjoram

• 1/4 tsp dried basil

• 1/4 tsp fresh chives (minced)

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1/8 tsp dried thyme

• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (minced)

• Salt and pepper to tast

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cream Cheese and butter should be at room temperature

2. Add dry herbs/spices to cream cheese/butter mixture

3. Slice cheddar cheese slices into sticks

4. Slice deli-ham to fit into rolled up cucumber slices without sticking out once rolled up

5. Using a mandolin (or vegetable peeler) slice cucumbers thin lengthwise

6. On each cucumber strip, spread at least 1 Tbsp of the Boursin-style cream cheese mixture starting 1/2” in from the end of the cucumber slice. Then place 1-2 strips of ham on top of the cream cheese mixture and a few planks of cheddar cheese.

7. Roll up each cucumber slice. End the roll with the portion that you left the 1/2” without cream cheese and secure with a toothpick or a canapé pick.

8. Chill at least an hour prior to serving.

9. Note: if you have any cream cheese mixture left over … it’s great on bread or toast!

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