Description
Classic cucumber sandwiches featuring a creamy herb-infused cream cheese spread layered with thinly sliced fresh cucumbers on soft white bread, perfect for tea parties or light snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Mixture: Using a hand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped fresh dill, chives, garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring the herbs are well integrated.
- Spread the Mixture: Generously spread the cream cheese herb mixture onto one side of each slice of bread, making sure to cover the surface evenly for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Layer the Cucumbers: Thinly slice the English cucumber and layer the slices evenly over half of the bread slices that have been spread with the cream cheese mixture. Add extra herbs on top if you desire additional flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Top the cucumber-layered bread slices with the remaining slices of bread, cream cheese side down. Remove the crusts if desired, then carefully cut each sandwich into three pieces for convenient serving.
- Serve or Store: Serve the cucumber sandwiches immediately for the freshest taste, or cover them tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours to enjoy later without losing flavor or texture.
Notes
- Leftover cucumber sandwiches should be stored covered in the refrigerator and consumed within 24 hours to maintain freshness.
- For a different bread option, consider using whole wheat or multigrain bread to add more nutrition and a varied texture.
- Adding a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or additional herbs before serving can enhance the flavor further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea sandwich
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 37mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
