Name: Bayonne ham rolls with cream cheese and herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 10 rolls
Cuisine: Basque Country
Ingredients: 200 oz ofBayonne ham (cut into fairly thin slices); 150 oz ofbush (or goat's milk cottage cheese); 10 leaves ofbasil; 10 leaves ofmint; 2 tbsp ofolive oil; salt, pepper; 50 oz ofarugula; olive oil; balsamic vinegar; salt, pepper

Bayonne ham rolls with cream cheese and herbs

amuse-bouche appetizers finger food

Updated on 02 December 2025 by

babaorum

8 reviews 5 : Delicious

Cuisine

Basque Country

Level

Elementary

Preparation

15 minutes

These delicious rolls made with Bayonne ham, cream cheese, and herbs let you prepare a high-quality appetizer without spending too much time on it, since this recipe requires no cooking. These raw ham rolls also make a wonderful addition to a cocktail party.

Indeed, Bayonne ham, with its characteristic nutty and woody notes, pairs particularly well with the fresh cheese and herb mixture.

Arugula, a salad with a bold flavor that’s perfect for charcuterie, is a natural accompaniment to these rolls.

Throughout the recipe and in the notes at the end, I’ll share some tips on preparation and serving. These will vary depending on whether you’re making these Bayonne ham, cream cheese, and herb rolls as an appetizer or as a starter for a meal.

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For the rollers
7 ¾ oz of Bayonne ham cut into fairly thin slices
5.3 oz of bush or goat's milk cottage cheese
10 leaves of basil
10 leaves of mint
2 tbsp of olive oil
salt, pepper

For the salad
1.8 oz of arugula
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
salt, pepper

1
Wash and dry the herbs. Chop them finely.
2
In a bowl, mix the chopped herbs with the olive oil.
Add the cheese, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Mix everything well.
3
Cut the ham slices into pieces about 15–20 cm long if you’re serving these rolls as an appetizer, and 5–10 cm long if you’re serving them as a snack.
4
Place a generous tsp of herb cheese along the edge of each small slice of Bayonne ham.
The Chef's Tip
It’s best to do this for all the slices at once to ensure the cheese is evenly distributed.
5
Gently roll each slice up.

Notes

For an appetizer, arrange these rolls on a cutting board or slate, secure them with wooden skewers, and garnish with arugula leaves.

If you’re serving this dish as an appetizer, prepare a light vinaigrette with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Arrange the rolls on individual plates, accompanied by arugula.

Comments

Huguette
August 9, 2025

Très rafraîchissant!!😋
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Celfag
December 31, 2024

Réalisé Sans basilic et avec un mélange de fromage frais vache et brebis (brousse), c’est très bon, les enfants ont bien aimé aussi !
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