Belly Buttons

• (8 ounce) package cream cheese↗1
• scallions↗3

  chopped fine

• roasted red pepper, from a jar, sliced into strips and drained on a paper towel↗1
• slices deli ham, the rectangle shaped sold in the lunch meat isle is best↗4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   I microwave the cream cheese in a bowl on 30% power until easy to stir.

2. 2

   Stir minced scallions into cream cheese.

3. 3

   Separate the ham slices and lay out flat.

4. 4

   Spread each ham slice with the cream cheese mixture.

5. 5

   Along the long side edge of ham,lay pepper strips.

6. 6

   Starting with the edge with the peppers, roll tightly jellyroll style.

7. 7

   Wrap each log tightly in Saran wrap.

8. 8

   Refrigerate 4 hrs or overnight.

9. 9

   When ready to serve, unwrap each log and using a serrated knife, carefully slice into 1/2 inch slices.

10. 10

    Arrange on platter and serve immediately.

11. 11

    To make them look a little fancier, sprinkle belly buttons with minced fresh parsley.