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Cucumber Sandwich Recipe with Herbed Cream Cheese

Make these sandwiches for the perfect afternoon snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber sandwich
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Teri Turner

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch pepper
  • 12 Japanese milk bread thin slices, about ½-inch thick
  • 1 cucumber peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions

  • To a small bowl, add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, mint, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and mix with a spatula until well-combined.
  • Spread a thin layer of the spread on one side of each bread slice.
  • Layer the cucumber slices on 6 of the bread slices and squeeze a little lemon juice over them. Close the sandwiches with the remaining slices.
  • Remove the crusts from each sandwich and cut them across horizontally, not diagonally.
  • Variations: The spread for these is super versatile so feel free to experiment with different toppings and fillings.

Notes

Here are some variations I have made: 
  1. Cream cheese mixture + sliced cucumber + sliced radishes = extra crunchy with a peppery bite! 
  2. Cream cheese mixture + sliced cucumber + everything but the bagel seasoning 
  3. Cream cheese mixture + sliced cucumber + canned tuna = the richest tuna salad sandwich you’ll have 
  4. Cream cheese mixture + sliced cucumber + smoked salmon = perfect for brunch 
  5. Cream cheese mixture + sliced cucumber + hatch green chiles = smoky, creamy, and so flavorful 
  6. Cream cheese mixture + sliced cucumber + favorite seasoning blend = the easiest way to switch up the flavors

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 662IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg