These cucumber sandwiches are a classic tea party appetizer made with cream cheese and cucumbers on bread.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 16tea sandwiches
Ingredients
1english cucumber
8sliceswhite bread
2-3ounceschive and onion cream cheese, softened
fresh dill, optional
flake sea salt & pepper
Instructions
Prepare cucumbers: On a cutting board, slice your cucumbers as thin. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness.
Rest: Place cucumber slices on a paper towel and sprinkle salt and pepper over top. Allow to rest for 5 minutes to get rid of excess moisture. If you're making ahead of time, allow them to sit up to 30 minutes.
Spread: Spread the softened cream cheese on top of the bread.
Layer: Arrange your cucumber slices on top of the bread, overlapping slightly. Add more flake sea salt and pepper if desired. You can add some fresh dill if desired. Then place another piece of bread on top.
Slice: Cut the crust off all 4 sides. Then cut the sandwich into 4 squares or triangles.
Notes
Variations:
Mix in a Tablespoon of mayo or greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
Add in 1 tsp fresh dill and dash of garlic powder for a boost in flavor.
If you want to use plain cream cheese, add in a Tablespoon of mayo, 1 tsp fresh dill, 1 tsp chives, 1/8 tsp of garlic powder, s&p to taste.
Double: This recipe is really easy to double or triple for a crowd. Storage: Store leftover sandwiches in a covered container up to 24 hours.