Cucumber Sandwiches III
Really great appetizer for the summer or anytime. Every time I have served these everyone wants the recipe and theyre so easy Just be sure to refrigerate the cream cheese mixture overnight
Really great appetizer for the summer or anytime. Every time I have served these everyone wants the recipe and theyre so easy Just be sure to refrigerate the cream cheese mixture overnight
- Carbohydrate 13.5583485716749 g
- Cholesterol 1.20000000101442 mg
- Fat 1.55684000095356 g
- Fiber 0.627028592844864 g
- Protein 2.76437142858882 g
- Saturated Fat 0.289120571573489 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (43g)
- Sodium 173.269714308814 mg
- Sugar 12.9313199788301 g
- Trans Fat 1.00733942938007 g
- Calories 79 calories
Step-by-step
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Italian dressing mix. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Spread the cream cheese blend onto slices of French bread. Top with a cucumber slice, and sprinkle with dill. You can make as many or few as you like. the cream cheese mixture keeps for about a week in the refrigerator so you can make them over and over again!
Can bread withstand the moisture of fresh cucumbers without turning into a soggy mess? British tea tradition solved this mechanical challenge centuries ago by slicing cucumbers paper-thin and salting them to draw out excess water before assembly. French bread provides a sturdier structural base than traditional soft white sandwich loaves, resisting the weight of a dense spread while maintaining a crisp exterior crust. Softening the cream cheese completely before mixing prevents lumps and ensures the mayonnaise incorporates smoothly into an emulsion. Resting this spread in the refrigerator for at least six hours allows the dried herbs in the Italian dressing mix to hydrate fully, releasing fat-soluble flavor compounds into the dairy fats. High water content in raw cucumbers creates a crisp textural contrast against the rich, salty spread, while active enzymes in the cucumber slices can break down dairy proteins if left assembled for too long. Storage of the unspread cream cheese base remains safe for up to one week in a sealed container at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Precision in timing guarantees that the bread retains structural integrity when served at room temperature.
