Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Ham and Caciocavallo Roll-Ups: A Taste of Sicily for Your Weeknight Table
Tender slices of cooked ham wrapped around melting caciocavallo and fresh sage — a quick, irresistible Sicilian-inspired dish perfect for busy evenings.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 8 slices of cooked ham
- ✓ 200 g caciocavallo cheese
- ✓ Fresh sage leaves
- ✓ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
📊 Nutritional Information
There’s something wonderfully comforting about these ham and caciocavallo roll-ups — a simple Sicilian favourite that feels both homely and just a little bit special.
Each little bundle hides a molten centre of caciocavallo, that beautifully nutty southern Italian cheese, brightened with the earthy perfume of fresh sage.
They make a charming starter or an easy midweek main, especially with a crisp salad or a plate of grilled Mediterranean veg on the side.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Slice the caciocavallo thinly — this will give you that gorgeous molten centre once the roll-ups hit the pan.
- 2
Lay a slice of cheese and a few sage leaves over each piece of ham. Roll up gently and secure with a cocktail stick.
- 3
Warm the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan, then add the roll-ups. Cook over a medium–high heat for about 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden and the cheese begins to ooze.
- 4
Remove the cocktail sticks and serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and, if you fancy, a few crisped sage leaves.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra Sicilian twist, tuck in a strip of grilled aubergine before rolling.
Prefer something smokier? Swap the caciocavallo for provola or lightly smoked scamorza.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- • You can freeze them before cooking; separate each roll-up with baking parchment. They keep for up to 2 months.
- • To reheat, pop them in the oven at 180°C for 10–15 minutes or warm them through gently in a pan.
🍷 Pairing
These roll-ups pair beautifully with a chilled glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo — a fragrant, floral Sicilian white.
Serve it at around 6–8°C to highlight the sweetness of the ham and the savoury depth of the cheese.
These ham and caciocavallo roll-ups are the very definition of effortless Mediterranean cooking — quick, indulgent, and full of sun-soaked flavour.
When you need a dish that delivers comfort with a whisper of Sicily, this is one to keep close.
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