Cheese & Deli Meat Roll-Ups
Slices of deli meat and cheese rolled around a smear of cream cheese. A no-cook, three-minute keto snack that delivers protein and fat with zero prep skill.
The lazy keto snack that never fails
Some days you do not want to cook anything, and that is exactly when cheese and deli meat roll-ups shine. Layer a slice of cheese onto a slice of ham or turkey, add a swipe of cream cheese, roll it up, and you are done.
There is no cooking, no cleanup, and almost no carbs. It is the snack that got countless people through their first weeks of keto, and it still holds up as a fast source of protein and fat.
- Choose low-carb, no-sugar-added deli meats
- Cream cheese acts as glue and adds richness
- Add a pickle spear in the center for crunch
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Ingredients
- 6 slices deli ham or turkey (net carbs →)
- 6 slices cheddar or provolone cheese (net carbs →)
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 thin dill pickle spears (optional) (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons roasted red pepper strips (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped (optional) (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Stir together the softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 2Lay a slice of deli meat flat and top it with a slice of cheese.
- 3Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cheese.
- 4Place a pickle spear and a few roasted red pepper strips along one edge if using, then roll the slice up tightly into a log.
- 5Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese, then sprinkle the roll-ups with chives if desired.
- 6Serve as is, or slice each roll into bite-sized pinwheels.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
How do I pick keto-friendly deli meat?
Check the label for added sugar and fillers. Honey-glazed or maple hams sneak in carbs, so choose plain roasted or smoked meats with the lowest carb count you can find.
Can I pack these for lunch?
Yes. They hold up well in a lunchbox with an ice pack for several hours. Slice them into pinwheels and secure with a toothpick if you want them to travel neatly.
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What should I eat today?
Turn the ingredients you like or already have into a keto breakfast, lunch & dinner — net carbs counted.