Bologna roll-ups with cream cheese
Bologna roll-ups with cream cheese are a simple, retro-style appetizer or snack where thin slices of bologna are spread with a cream cheese mixture, often including herbs or pickles, and then rolled into bite-sized cylinders. They are a popular party food in American home cooking, particularly in the Midwest, and are a no-cook, quick-to-assemble finger food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily high in fat and protein from the bologna and cream cheese, with minimal carbohydrates unless additional fillings like crackers are included. A serving of two roll-ups provides a decent amount of protein and calcium but is also high in sodium and saturated fat, with a rough calorie ballpark of 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
Per 4 roll-ups (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, these roll-ups are a nostalgic example of mid-20th century American convenience cooking, often associated with potlucks and family gatherings. Nutritionally, they represent a classic high-protein, high-fat snack that contrasts with modern trends toward lower-fat or plant-based alternatives.
