Description
Delightful and refreshing cucumber sandwiches featuring a creamy herb-infused spread on soft white bread, perfect for tea parties, light lunches, or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sandwich
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 loaf white bread or bread of choice, crusts removed
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread: Using a hand mixer, blend cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in fresh dill, chopped chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste to create a flavorful herb spread.
- Spread the Mixture on Bread: Evenly spread the prepared cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread, ensuring full coverage for a balanced flavor in every bite.
- Layer the Cucumber Slices: Thinly slice the English cucumber and layer the slices evenly over half of the bread slices that have the spread. For added freshness, sprinkle extra chopped herbs if desired.
- Assemble and Cut the Sandwiches: Place the remaining bread slices on top, spread side down, to form sandwiches. If preferred, remove crusts to achieve a classic tea sandwich look. Cut each sandwich into three pieces for easy serving.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate the sandwiches for up to 24 hours to enjoy later.
Notes
- Leftover sandwiches can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours to maintain freshness.
- Removing crusts gives a traditional tea sandwich presentation but is optional based on preference.
- For a different flavor twist, try adding thinly sliced radishes or smoked salmon along with the cucumber.
- Use whole grain or gluten-free bread to adapt the recipe for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich piece
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 37mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
