Cucumber Sandwiches
These cucumber sandwiches are light, fresh, and crisp with a creamy, flavorful spread that ties it all together.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
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Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: brunch, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: English
Keyword: Cucumber Sandwiches
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Erica Walker
- 3 cucumbers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons green onion (or chives) finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (or to taste)
- 12 slices buttermilk bread
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Peel cucumbers (if desired) and slice into thin slices. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, and fresh dill. Stir until smooth and well combined. Lay out bread slices and spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on each slice, or to taste.
Layer cucumber slices on half of the slices and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
Place the remaining slices of bread over the top of the cucumber slices. Press the sandwich together gently and use a sharp, serrated knife to cut off the crusts.Cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 triangles or 3-4 rectangular "fingers" (whichever you prefer). Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips:
- There are a couple things you can do to keep your sandwich from getting soggy. First, in a large bowl, lightly toss the sliced cucumbers in a little salt to draw out any excess moisture. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
- Drain off the excess liquid and then use a damp paper towel to pat the cucumbers dry. They will still be crisp, just less watery.
- Next, spread the cream cheese mixture thick enough so you don’t see the bread through the spread (see image below). This will create a barrier preventing the moisture from the cucumbers from seeping into the bread, making it soggy.
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg