Description
Cucumber sandwiches are a delightful and refreshing treat that elevate any gathering, from casual picnics to elegant afternoon teas. With the crispness of fresh cucumbers paired with creamy spreads between soft bread, these sandwiches are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to suit various tastes. Impress your guests with this simple yet sophisticated recipe that’s perfect for warm days or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumber. Slice it thinly (about 1/8 inch) for maximum crunch.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the chopped dill. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread a generous layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On half of the buttered slices, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly and layer cucumber slices on top.
- Place the remaining buttered bread slices on top, buttered side facing out, and gently press down.
- Cut off the crusts if desired and slice each sandwich into quarters or triangles for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg