Description
This classic Cucumber Sandwiches recipe features thinly sliced English cucumbers layered between slices of soft white bread spread with a creamy, flavorful mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill, and black pepper. Perfect for tea parties, light lunches, or elegant appetizers, these sandwiches are fresh, easy to make, and delightfully refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Spread Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- a pinch of salt
Sandwich Ingredients
- 10-12 slices white bread
- 1 English cucumber (about 36-54 thin slices)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread: In a medium bowl, stir the cream cheese until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and uniform in texture.
- Season the Spread: Add garlic powder, dried dill weed, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until all seasonings are evenly incorporated. Adjust the salt to taste if needed.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on one side of two slices of white bread. Layer 6-9 thin slices of cucumber evenly over the bottom slice.
- Complete the Sandwich: Place the second slice of bread, spread side down, on top of the cucumbers to form a sandwich. Repeat the process with the remaining bread, cream cheese spread, and cucumber slices.
- Trim and Cut: Slice off the crusts from all sandwiches to create neat edges. Then cut each sandwich in half, either diagonally or into rectangles, as preferred.
Notes
- Use very thinly sliced cucumbers for a more delicate texture and easier biting.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like chives or parsley for an extra flavor dimension.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh the same day to keep the bread from becoming soggy.
- For variation, try using whole wheat or multigrain bread.
