Does your family have one of those recipes that appears at every single holiday gathering? My mini cucumber sandwiches are one of those recipes. With only 4 ingredients, they are incredibly easy to put together and they taste so good! My family says they are a required holiday fixture.
Why this recipe works
These little gems are the perfect finger food. They look beautiful on a tray and will disappear before you realize it.
We use a spreadable cream cheese making these mini cucumber sandwiches come together in a snap.
Ingredients you will need
How to Make Mini Cucumber Sandwiches
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- Spread each slice of bread with cream cheese.
- Slice the cucumber into 1/4″ thick rounds. Place cucumber slices onto the bread, one slice of cucumber per slice.
- Lightly sprinkle each cucumber sandwich with dill weed, just enough to garnish.
- Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ask your local grocer where they keep cocktail bread. I usually find mine in the bakery.
You can use a regular cucumber for larger rounds that will take up more area of the bread slice. I actually prefer them that way. In the photos we used an English cucumber which tends to have less seeds, but they do have a smaller circumference.
You can make these up to a day ahead. The cucumber can begin to sweat over time, causing them to look less appetizing, so I recommend making them no earlier than the evening before.
I usually get the flavored whipped cream cheese in a tub. It’s easy to spread and the garden vegetable flavor has colorful flecks of veggies in it, which helps add some color.
My family really looks forward to these mini cucumber sandwiches (along with my must-make French Silk Pie). They are so easy to make, and the ingredients are available year-round. So I don’t limit them to just Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are great for any party or occasion!
Ingredients
- 12 oz loaf of cocktail rye bread
- 8 ounce tub spreadable cream cheese
- 1 large cucumber
- dried or fresh dill
Things You’ll Need
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
Before You Begin
- You can make these up to a day ahead. The cucumber can begin to sweat over time, causing them to look less appetizing, so I recommend making them no earlier than the evening before.
- I usually get the flavored whipped cream cheese in a tub. It’s easy to spread and the garden vegetable flavor has colorful flecks of veggies in it, which helps add some color.
Instructions
- Spread each slice of bread with cream cheese.
- Slice the cucumber into 1/4″ thick rounds.
- Place cucumber slices onto the bread, one slice of cucumber per slice.
- Lightly sprinkle each cucumber sandwich with dill weed, just enough to garnish.
- Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
