Description
Quick Salami & Cream Cheese Bites are a classic, crowd-pleasing party snack made with just three simple ingredients: deli hard salami, softened cream cheese, and optional olives. Ready in about 10 minutes, these savory roll-ups are perfect for impromptu gatherings or as an easy appetizer that can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until serving.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Deli hard salami slices – quantity as needed
- Cream cheese, softened – approximately 2 tablespoons per 5 slices of salami
- Olives (optional) – 1 olive per toothpick, to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the salami slices: Lay each slice of deli hard salami flat on a clean surface to prepare for spreading.
- Spread cream cheese: Using a butter knife or small spatula, spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese evenly over each slice of salami.
- Roll up the salami: Carefully roll each salami slice up tightly from one edge to the other to form a compact roll.
- Insert toothpicks and olives: Insert three toothpicks spaced evenly along the seam side of each salami roll-up. Optionally, place one olive on top of each toothpick to garnish and hold the roll together.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces: Using a sharp knife, cut between each toothpick to divide each roll into three smaller bites. For clean cuts, wipe the knife blade with a paper towel after each cut.
- Repeat: Continue the process with remaining salami slices to assemble the desired number of bite-sized roll-ups.
- Serve or store: Transfer the bites to a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1-2 days until ready to serve.
Notes
- For clean, neat slices, wipe the knife blade clean after each cut to prevent smearing of the cream cheese.
- These bites can be prepared ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to two days for added convenience.
- The olives are optional but add a nice visual appeal and complementary flavor.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading and better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salami bites, cream cheese bites, quick appetizer, party snack, easy appetizer, no cook snack, salami roll-ups, crowd pleaser
