Can you make a cucumber cream cheese sandwich ahead of time?
Yes! Cucumber sandwich recipes can be made a few hours in advance, which is handy if you’re prepping for a party. For the freshest textures, assemble them no more than two hours before serving. Cover a platter of sandwiches tightly with storage wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Cucumber Sandwich Tips
What kind of cucumber is best for cucumber sandwich recipes?
English or hothouse cucumbers are best for these sandwiches. They have smaller and more tender seeds, thinner skins and less water than traditional cucumbers—lending the perfect crisp texture to contrast the soft bread and creamy cheese. Regular cucumbers work, but I recommend peeling them and patting the slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Can I use flavored cream cheese?
Absolutely! Flavored cream cheeses are an easy way to add flavor to cucumber sandwiches without extra ingredients or steps. Garlic and herb, garden veggie and everything bagel varieties all pair beautifully with cucumbers and dill.
How do I make mini cucumber sandwiches?
To make mini cucumber sandwiches, use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into rectangles or triangles. For dainty, finger-sized rectangles, slice each sandwich in half, then cut each half into two or three equal-width pieces, depending on how big you want them to be.
For neat triangles, slice each sandwich diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner to form two large triangles. Cut each large triangle in half again for smaller triangle sandwiches.
Ingredients
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
8 slices white bread
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
Directions
1
Spread cream cheese onto four slices of bread. Layer cucumbers on top. Sprinkle with fresh dill. Top with the remaining slices of bread to make a sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich: 213 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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