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Best Easy Ham and Cheese Sushi Rolls for Lunch

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These Easy Ham and Cheese Sushi-Style Lunch Rolls are a quick, no-cook lunch idea that kids and adults love. Made with simple ingredients like flour tortillas, cream cheese, ham, and cheddar, they come together in under 10 minutes and are perfect for lunchboxes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 16–24 slices deli ham (4–6 per roll)
  • 16 slices cheddar cheese (4 per roll)
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and cut into thin strips (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 lettuce leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes or microwaving for 10-15 seconds.
  2. Lay one flour tortilla flat on a cutting board. If cold, warm in microwave for 10 seconds to make pliable.
  3. Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese all the way to the edges of the tortilla. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Place 4-6 slices of deli ham flat on top of the cream cheese, overlapping slightly to cover the surface.
  5. Lay 4 slices of cheddar cheese flat on top of the ham, covering the whole surface.
  6. If using, place a few cucumber strips or lettuce leaves horizontally across the bottom third of the tortilla.
  7. Starting at the bottom edge, roll the tortilla away from you as tightly as possible without tearing. Place seam-side down.
  8. Optional: Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up for cleaner slicing.
  9. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the roll into 1-inch thick pieces using a gentle sawing motion. You should get 6-8 pieces per roll.
  10. Serve immediately or pack into a lunch container. If packing, insert a toothpick through each roll to prevent unrolling.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and chill the rolls before slicing. These rolls are best served cold or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.

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