By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 10
498 cal · 15 min
Ham Platter with Cajun Mayo and Pepper Jelly
Recipe GLPR6ca27e1772c087
An elegant charcuterie-style main course platter featuring succulent sliced ham accompanied by soft dinner rolls spread with zesty Cajun-spiced mayonnaise and bold hot pepper jelly. Rounded out with tangy pickled vegetables and crisp dill pickles for a balanced, crowd-pleasing meal that brings vibrant Cajun flavors to any table.
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Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1½ pounds cooked ham, thinly sliced
20 small soft dinner rolls, split
1 cup hot pepper jelly
2 cups pickled vegetables, such as carrots and green beans
1 cup sliced dill pickles
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the Cajun seasoning, stirring until well blended and evenly seasoned.
Arrange the thinly sliced ham neatly on a large platter or serving board.
Place the split dinner rolls adjacent to the ham, allowing guests to build their own sandwiches.
Transfer the Cajun-spiced mayonnaise to a small serving bowl and position it on the platter for easy access.
Place the hot pepper jelly in another small serving bowl alongside the mayo for spreading on rolls or ham.
Arrange the pickled vegetables and sliced dill pickles in separate small bowls or sections of the platter as condiment accompaniments.
Serve the platter immediately, encouraging guests to layer ham, mayo, and pepper jelly on their rolls, adding pickled vegetables and pickles as desired.
Comments
This is an honest 15-minute assembly with every ingredient stocked at any major Charlotte chain—mayo, cajun seasoning, deli ham, and rolls from Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, or Walmart without a second thought. At roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving depending on ham quality, it scales beautifully for a crowd and needs zero technique, just spreading and arranging. The real strength is that it's a same-night crowd-pleaser that doesn't reheat, so there's no false promise of Monday lunch; budget accordingly if you're feeding 10 and not expecting leftovers. The only caveat is pepper jelly price—a 10-ounce jar runs $4 to $5 at most stores and flavors the whole platter, so it's a commitment for a condiment.
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