Cucumber Sandwiches are a traditional finger sandwich for luncheons or teas but they’re also a sandwich we love to enjoy at picnics or for lunches!
Cream cheese and fresh herbs are combined to make the perfect spread and it’s topped with fresh sliced cucumbers for a refreshing bite.
Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber sandwiches are made with cool cucumbers and a simple yet flavorful herbed cream cheese spread, creating a refreshing combination that's simply perfect.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 long English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 loaf sliced bread crusts removed
Instructions
- With a hand mixer, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in herbs, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each piece of bread.
- Thinly slice cucumbers. Layer over half of the bread slices. Top with additional herbs if desired.
- Top with remaining bread slice, remove crusts if desired and cut each sandwich into 3 pieces.
- Serve immediately or cover and store up to 24 hours.
Notes
Leftover sandwiches can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 39 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 25mg | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
CourseLunch, Snack
CuisineAmerican
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