Fresh Cucumber Sandwiches
These Cucumber Sandwiches are a light and fresh brunch recipe made with cream cheese, crisp cucumbers, and soft cocktail bread, ready in under 30 minutes.
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It is perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, Mother’s Day brunch, church gatherings, or afternoon tea with friends. It’s an easy make-ahead brunch for spring and summer.
I love serving them with a fresh fruit salad and a simple pasta salad for a complete and easy brunch party.
How to Make Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and dill weed until smooth and well combined.
2. Wash and thinly slice the English cucumber.
3. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of cocktail bread.
4. Add a few thin cucumber slices on top of the spread.
5. Top with another slice of bread if making them as full sandwiches, or leave open-faced if preferred.
6. Arrange on a tray and chill until ready to serve.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Soften the cream cheese first. Let it sit at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes. This makes it much easier to mix and gives you a smooth spread without lumps.
- Slice the cucumbers thin. Thin slices work best so the sandwiches stay soft and easy to bite. A sharp knife or vegetable chopper makes this step quicker.
- Pat cucumbers dry. After slicing, gently pat them with a paper towel. This helps keep the bread from getting soggy.
- For the freshest texture, assemble the sandwiches no more than a few hours before serving. If needed, you can make the cream cheese mixture a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
- These sandwiches taste best served cold. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Adjust the seasoning. Taste the spread before assembling. You can add a little extra dill for more herb flavor or a small pinch of salt if needed.
Fresh Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 tsp dill weed
- 12 oz loaf mini cocktail bread
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and dill weed until smooth and well combined.
- Wash and thinly slice the English cucumber.
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of cocktail bread.
- Add a few thin cucumber slices on top of the spread.
- Top with another slice of bread if making them as full sandwiches, or leave open-faced if preferred.
- Arrange on a tray and chill until ready to serve.
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