Cucumber Bruschetta
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4.4
Cucumber Bruschetta
Description
This Cucumber Bruschetta recipe begins by slicing a baguette into thin slices to serve as a crunchy base. A mixture of softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Italian dressing seasoning is blended into a flavorful spread with a creamy yet tangy profile. Each bread slice is generously spread with this mixture before topping with a thin cucumber slice peeled for texture and mild freshness.
The cucumber adds subtle moisture and crisp contrast to the rich cream cheese spread. A final sprinkle of freshly chopped dill weed enhances the herbaceous aroma without overpowering the flavors. This easy assembly requires no cooking, ideal for preparing a light finger food or party appetizer.
The baguette can be sliced ahead, and the cream cheese mixture prepared and refrigerated to speed up final assembly. Serving immediately preserves the bread’s crunch and fresh cucumber texture. The recipe scales easily by doubling ingredients to match larger baguettes or more servings.
Ingredients
- ½ loaf baguette
- 1 cucumber seedless
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 0.7 ounces Italian dressing mix (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon dill weed chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cut the baguette into 24 slices, about 1/2-inch thick. Set aside.
- Peel the cucumber. Cut into 24 thin slices. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Italian dressing mix until well combined.
- Spread a good layer of the cream cheese mixture on each baguette slice and then top with a slice of cucumber.
- Sprinkle a little dill weed over each bruschetta. Use as much as you like to your taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- A standard baguette yields about 48 slices; adjust cream cheese and cucumber amounts to ensure coverage over all slices.
- For make-ahead prep, slice bread and cucumber separately, storing each in airtight containers.
- Mix the cream cheese spread in advance and refrigerate; assemble bruschetta just before serving to maintain bread crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2crostini | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 289IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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