Cucumber Sandwiches
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 24.2744731431035 g
- Cholesterol 8.32800000101442 mg
- Fat 4.68291771523927 g
- Fiber 1.05331432402424 g
- Protein 3.57833828573168 g
- Saturated Fat 1.71478102871635 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (73g)
- Sodium 1228.12994288024 mg
- Sugar 23.2211588190793 g
- Trans Fat 1.49567908652292 g
- Calories 157 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!
Allowing the cream cheese and Italian dressing mixture to rest for at least six hours is chemically necessary for the dried herb blend to fully hydrate and distribute its seasoning evenly throughout the dairy fat. Rooted in British afternoon tea culture, the modern iteration of this finger food relies on careful moisture management to prevent soggy bread. Cucumbers possess a high water content that readily degrades soft sandwich layers if left unaddressed. Slicing the cucumbers and blotting them on paper towels before assembly prevents excess surface liquid from pooling on the bread. Cream cheese acts as an effective moisture barrier when applied thickly enough to seal the crumb of the white bread, protecting the structure from softening prematurely. A standard batch utilizes two loaves of thinly sliced bread to achieve the proper structural ratio between the dense spread and the crisp vegetable layer. Cooks often ruin the texture by skipping the overnight chilling phase, which leaves the seasoning mix gritty and prevents the mayonnaise and cream cheese emulsion from setting into a spreadable consistency. Storing the prepared spread in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to seven days ensures the dairy maintains food safety while flavors continue to marry.
