Carolina Kitchen: Hawaiian Ham Roll Ups

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — (Serves 8 to 10)

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 slices of sandwich ham, cut into 4 strips from each slice
• 2 packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 bag of dried tropical fruit bits
• 1/4 Cup of chopped red and green peppers
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 jar of maraschino cherries, drained and blotted with paper towel
• 1 can of pineapple chunks, drained and blotted with paper towel
• Toothpicks

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut each ham slice into four strips

2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese with fruit bits, peppers, celery, and (optional) pecans

3. Drain and blot pineapple and cherries

4. Spread cheese mixture thinly on ham strips and roll. Secure with a toothpick

5. Garnish with pineapple chunks and cherries on toothpicks