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Ham and Cheese Sushi Rolls

Ham and Cheese "Sushi" Rolls

YIELD Makes 8 (8-piece) servings
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INGREDIENTS

4	thin slices deli ham (about 4X4 inches)
1	package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1	piece (4 inches long) seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise (about 1/2 cucumber)
4	thin slices (about 4X4 inches) American or Cheddar cheese, at room temperature
1	red bell pepper, cut into thin 4-inch-long strips

PREPARATION:

For ham sushi, pat 1 ham slice with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese to edges of ham slice. Pat 1 cucumber piece with paper towel to remove excess moisture; place at edge of ham slice. Roll up tightly, pressing gently to seal. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate. Repeat with remaining ham slices, cream cheese and cucumber pieces.
For cheese sushi, spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese to edges of 1 cheese slice. Place 2 red pepper strips at edge of cheese slice. Roll up tightly, pressing gently to seal. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate. Repeat with remaining cheese slices, cream cheese and red pepper strips.
To serve, remove plastic wrap from ham and cheese rolls. Cut each roll into 8 (1/2-inch-wide) pieces.

This recipe appears in: Roll-Ups & Quesadillas

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