Description
Cucumber cream cheese sandwiches are a delightful, refreshing treat perfect for brunches, afternoon teas, or as a quick snack. With fluffy bread, crunchy cucumbers, and a rich cream cheese spread, each bite is a taste of nostalgia and joy. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these sandwiches are sure to impress guests or satisfy your cravings. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of fresh dill and crisp veggies wrapped in every delicious layer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 4 slices of white or whole grain bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; rinse and pat dry the cucumbers.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Thinly slice cucumbers (about 1/8 inch thick).
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread; top with cucumber slices.
- Place another slice on top and cut into quarters or triangles.
- Serve on a platter with extra dill for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate herbs like mint or swap in flavored cream cheese varieties. - Use thinly sliced cucumbers to prevent sogginess; you can experiment with different breads like rye or whole wheat for variety. - Store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days for optimal freshness.