HAM-RICE PINWHEELS
Yield: Makes 48 pieces.
2 cups cooked rice 2 3-ounce packages cream cheese (room temperature) 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1 tablespoon chopped chives 8 baked or boiled ham slices (6x4x1/16-inch) or 12 slices (4x4x1/16-inch)
Combine rice, cream cheese, bleu cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder and pepper sauce.
Blend until smooth and fluffy (use food processor, blender, or electric mixer).
Add pecans and chives; mix thoroughly. Divide mixture evenly and spread on ham slices.
Roll up, forming 6-inch or 4-inch rolls.
Cover each ham roll tightly with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until firm.
Unwrap and slice in 1-inch pieces.
Nutrition Facts Calories 30 Total Fat 2g Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 54mg Total Carbohydrate 2g Protein 1g USA Rice Federation www.usarice.com
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