Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches featuring a flavorful whipped cream cheese spread seasoned with herbs and spices, layered on cocktail rye bread with thinly sliced cucumbers. Perfect for tea parties, light snacks, or elegant appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8-10 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp dried dill
Sandwich Assembly
- 1 lb cocktail rye bread
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make the cream cheese spread: In a large bowl, use a spoon to thoroughly combine the whipped cream cheese with 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and ⅛ teaspoon dried dill until smooth and even in flavor.
- Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the English cucumber very thinly, then pat the slices dry using paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. This step is important to prevent the bread from becoming soggy when assembling the sandwiches.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture on each piece of cocktail rye bread. Arrange 1 to 2 slices of prepared cucumber on top of the spread. Optionally, garnish with a small sprinkle of dried dill for added aroma and presentation.
- Serve: Serve the cucumber sandwiches immediately for best freshness and texture. They make a refreshing, light snack or appetizer, ideally served chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, pat cucumbers dry to avoid soggy bread.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
- Use cocktail rye bread or any thinly sliced bread for easy handling.
- Adjust seasoning in the cream cheese spread to taste.
Keywords: Cucumber sandwiches, cream cheese spread, easy appetizers, tea sandwiches, cocktail rye bread, vegetarian snack
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