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Several cucumber sandwiches stacked high on a white plate with a garnish of fresh dill.

Cucumber Sandwiches


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  • Author: The Cooking Jar
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 36 tea sandwiches 1x

Description

Cucumber sandwiches are light and refreshing finger sandwiches with crunchy cucumber slices in between bread slathered in herbed cream cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bread loaf (about 18 slices white bread), crusts removed
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the spread by combining the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder and dill in a mixing bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Do a taste test and adjust seasonings as needed.
  2. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Layer 6 cucumber slices over half of the bread slices and top with freshly cracked black pepper and more fresh dill, if desired.
  4. Top with remaining bread slices then cut each sandwich into 4 squares or triangles.

Notes

  • Bread – Look for white bread on the thinner side so you have an even bread-to-filling ratio.
  • Cucumbers – English cucumbers are the best cucumbers for these sandwiches because they are seedless and have less water content.
  • Slicing – Cucumber sandwiches are meant to be dainty tea sandwiches, so you’ll want to slice your cucumbers very thin, about 1/8″ thick.
  • Spreading – Spread the cream cheese from end to end to act as a moisture barrier.
  • Cutting the sandwiches – Use a sharp knife so you get clean and crisp edges. Press down gently and make a gentle sawing cut.
  • Substitute dill – Try other fresh herbs like parsley or chives, or do a mix of fresh herbs. You can also try using one (0.7 oz.) packet of dry Italian salad dressing mix.
  • Add some zest – Drizzle a tablespoon of lemon juice in the spread for a bright, tangy flavor.
  • Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
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