Cucumber Sandwiches
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Cucumber Sandwiches
Description
The Cucumber Sandwiches recipe blends softened cream cheese with mayonnaise and a ranch dressing seasoning mix to form a smooth, flavorful spread. This is layered onto crust-removed, quartered sandwich bread.
Thin slices of English cucumber add a cool, crisp texture and mild sweetness that complements the creamy, savory filling. Fresh dill garnish enhances the herbal notes and appearance.
These sandwiches work well as finger foods for brunches, tea parties, or light appetizers. The recipe yields enough mini sandwiches to serve a crowd and uses bread sturdy enough to support the filling without sogginess.
The ranch seasoning can be purchased or made at home by combining dried herbs and powdered buttermilk. Selecting hot house cucumbers or peeling regular cucumbers ensures a tender bite. Leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within a day for best freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (1 ounce) packet Ranch dressing mix (see note 1)
- 1 loaf sandwich bread crusts removed, quartered (see note 2, high-quality
- 2 cucumber thinly sliced (see note 3, hot house variety
- dill for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and seasoning mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- To assemble, top each square of bread with cream cheese mixture and a cucumber slice.
Notes
- Use a homemade or store-bought ranch seasoning blend to flavor the cream cheese spread.
- Choose sturdy sandwich bread or croissants to hold the filling without becoming soggy.
- English (hot house) cucumbers provide a sweeter, thinner-skinned alternative to regular cucumbers.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within one day for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (about 5 pieces each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5 pieces | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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