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Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 package (8 oz ) cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Dill, Finely Chopped (or 1 Tsp. Dried Dill)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 8 slices white or whole wheat bread, crusts removed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Your Cream Cheese Spread: Take a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, fresh dill, garlic powder, and lemon juice, and mix. And add salt and pepper to taste. Mix together until nice and smooth.
- Slice the Cucumber: Cut the cucumber into very thin slices with a sharp knife or a mandoline. Use a piece of paper towel to pat dry the slices; this gets rid of excess moisture.
- Assemble the Sammies: Spoon a generous amount of cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread on one side only. Arrange cucumber slices over half of the slices in an even layer.
- Make the sandwiches: Top with cucumber slices and remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to create sandwiches.
- Cut and Serve: Slice the sandwich in half (diagonally or no) and then slice into quarters to create bite-sized sandwiches. Trim off crusts for more authentic tea-friendly sandwiches. Top with additional dill or fresh herbs, if desired, and serve immediately.
Tips and Variations:
- You can prepare this cream cheese spread and store it in your fridge. Make the Sammie's right before serving so that your bread and cucumbers are all crunchy.
- For crunch: Thinly sliced radishes or sprouts add another layer of texture to the sandwich.
- Herb variations: Try with chives, parsley, or basil for a new take on cream cheese spread.
- Healthier Fix: Choose a low-fat cream cheese or even Greek yogurt in place of the traditional for a healthier version of the sandwiches.
- Gluten-Free: To make this recipe gluten-free, simply use gluten-free bread for all your sandwiches.
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: You will get 250 calories with this meal.
- Protein: An amount of 9 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 12 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 26 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Sugars: A 5g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
- Fiber: 4 g of fiber is obtained here.
- Cholesterol: 30 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
- Sodium: 360 mg of sodium is used.
These cucumber cream cheese Sammie’s have to be the lightest, most refreshing little snack or party appetizer ever. Crispy cucumber and seasoned cream cheese sandwiches on soft bread make these mini sandwiches the best. Whether you are hosting a tea party, need some energy booster, or cooking canapes for an evening get-together, these Sammie’s never fail to deliver joy. This sandwich is easy, tasty, and so versatile to make. You can have this dish on the table in under 20 minutes with these few simple elements.
