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Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches are a light, refreshing, and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumber layered over soft white bread with a flavorful chive and onion cream cheese spread, these sandwiches are perfect for tea parties, picnics, or casual gatherings. The addition of fresh dill and flaky sea salt enhances the delicate flavors, while the crusts are cut off for a classic, elegant presentation.

Ingredients

Sandwich Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 8 slices white bread
  • 2-3 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, softened
  • Fresh dill, optional
  • Flake sea salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare cucumbers: On a cutting board, slice 1 English cucumber as thinly as possible, ideally using a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness.
  2. Rest: Place cucumber slices on a paper towel, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. If preparing ahead, let them sit up to 30 minutes.
  3. Spread: Evenly spread 2-3 ounces of softened chive and onion cream cheese over 4 slices of white bread.
  4. Layer: Arrange the cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese-covered bread, slightly overlapping. Add additional flake sea salt and pepper if desired, and sprinkle fresh dill on top if using. Then place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.
  5. Slice: Trim off the crusts from all four sides of the sandwiches. Cut each sandwich into 4 squares or triangles as preferred.

Notes

  • Variations: Mix in a tablespoon of mayo or Greek yogurt into the cream cheese for a creamier texture.
  • Add 1 teaspoon fresh dill and a dash of garlic powder to boost flavor.
  • If using plain cream cheese, enhance it with 1 tablespoon mayo, 1 teaspoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon chives, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Double or triple the recipe easily to serve a crowd.
  • Storage: Keep leftover sandwiches in a covered container for up to 24 hours; note the bread will soften over time.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/cucumber-cream-cheese-sandwiches-recipe/