Perfect for lunch, brunch, or a party appetizer, these Cucumber Sandwiches are simple to make and perfect for entertaining. They may be dainty, but they pack a ton of flavor!
Throwing a baby shower or bridal shower? These Cucumber Sandwiches make a perfect little appetizer! Also serve up this Layered Jello and a Fruit Freeze to drink.
It’s no secret that I love appetizers. And who doesn’t love sandwiches?
These Cucumber Sandwiches are a total throwback to tea parties and baby showers, but I believe that they have stuck around so long for a reason. They are delicious, and everyone loves them!
They are super simple to make, and inexpensive. And honestly, I don’t even need a party to make these. I’m up for eating them just for lunch!
INGREDIENTS
- Cream Cheese: I use regular cream cheese, but you could definitely use light to save a few calories here.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: This is to thin the spread out a bit. If you don’t have cream on hand, you could use sour cream, or if you wanted to use milk, just cut it down to 1 tablespoon, then add more if needed.
- Fresh Dill: I really love fresh dill in this recipe, but if you don’t have fresh dill, you can use dried. Use a scant 3/4 teaspoon if using dried.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This adds a bit of depth to the spread. It’s not a recognizable flavor in the finished sandwiches, but it definitely adds a bit of pizzaz!
- Garlic Powder: You can use fresh garlic to taste, if you prefer.
- Lemon Pepper: I like the freshness of the lemon, so I use lemon pepper for ease. If you don’t have lemon pepper, you could add in a bit of lemon zest along with some pepper.
- Salt: Always a must!
- Bread: I like to go old school and use a soft, white bread. But a good whole grain or wheat bread would be delicious, as well!
- English Cucumber: I like the ease of an English cucumber because you don’t have to peel them and the seeds are typically small. If you use a traditional cucumber, just make sure to remove the skin.
HOW TO MAKE THEM
- Make the spread: Combine all of the spread ingredients and mix to combine. I like to use a hand mixer, but you could do this by hand, if needed.
- Prep the sandwiches: Cut the crusts off of the bread and set the slices of bread out. Divide the spread evenly over all of the slices of bread, then top half of them with the cucumber slices. Place the second slice of bread on top to form the sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches: I like to cut the sandwiches into 4 triangles, making the perfect 2 bite sandwich. You can also do 4 squares, or cut them into 3 rectangles.
STORING AND MAKING AHEAD
These finger sandwiches are best made just before serving, but can be made and stored if serving later in the day. They will start to get soggy if you store them much longer than a few hours. Store them covered in the refrigerator.
More Fun Appetizer Ideas
The Best Deviled Egg Recipe
Crockpot BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs
Baked Brie Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Cranberry Brie Bites
Crab Cakes with Green Chile and Tomatillo Salsa
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 loaf sliced bread, crusts removed
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cream, dill, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon pepper and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Lay the slices of bread out on a work surface. Spread evenly with the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer cucumbers on top of half of the slices of bread with the cream cheese mixture, then top with the remaining bread, cream cheese side down.
- Slice the sandwiches as desired - I usually do them in 4 triangles, but you could also cut them into 4 squares or 3 rectangles.
Beth Lemons says
Girl!!! you like cucumber sandwiches? You are the first person that I have ever known to like these. When ever I say cucumber sandwiches they look at me like i’m crazy!! You go girl!! I love these!!
Pearlsofeast says
Oh Deborah ,I missed ur postings. The sandwiches look so great and delicious.Well I loved ur peanut butter cookies also, They are divine and my little fellow will kiss my hands 1000 times if I bake for him now.
Rosie says
I just Love these sandwiches Deborah! They look so full of flavour – yum!
Rosie x
Kelly-Jane says
They look like lovely little tea sanwiches, mmm mmm.
KJ says
These would be perfect afternoon tea sandwiches.
Jessy and her dog Winnie says
Looks delicious, with fresh clean flavors. Perfect for upcoming summer!
Ruth Elkin says
These look so fresh and tasty! I love nice light sandwiches in the summer time!
Augustina says
i love sandwiches so i’m glad you posted this recipe. sounds yummy!
Gretchen Noelle says
What fun little sandwiches!
Gloria says
Love these sandwiches Deborah! Looks so yummy! Gloria
Cate says
Looks like a perfect Tea Party sandwich.