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CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

DiAnne — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:27:25 GMT

A different way to make cucumber sandwiches.

1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 med cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 t fresh dill weed, finely chopped
10 slices white bread
10 slices wheat bread

Process cheese and mayo in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides.

Combine cream cheese mixture, cucumber and dill weed in a bowl.

Spread cucumber mixture evenly onto white bread slices and top with wheat bread slices. Using a 2 to 3 inch round cutter, cut sandwiches, discarding the edges. Serve soon after making.

I did not have enough mixture for 10 slices of bread. Maybe I should have spread it thinner? I did not measure the dill weed just chopped it and threw it in. I added a garnish of basil leaves and cherry tomatoes on plate.

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Jtdmum — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:37:33 GMT

Yum!

Love cucumber sandwiches any way they're made. I eve like making sandwiches using cukes as the "bread." Makes me think of summer.

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ms traditional — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:46:08 GMT

@Jtdmum wrote:
Yum!
Love cucumber sandwiches any way they're made. I eve like making sandwiches using cukes as the "bread." Makes me think of summer.

makes me think of making lovely little tea sandwiches, including cucumber - wonderful little bite-size delights. reminds me of being home in the South.

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GenXmuse — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 02:09:36 GMT

Thanks for the recipe. I absolutely love cucumber sandwiches, any kind, any time!

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Harpa — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:03:36 GMT

This is a novel idea! Thanks for sharing!

I actually just made traditional cucumber sandwiches for a tea party we had.

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ID2 — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:54:38 GMT

Hearing about cucumber sandwiches makes it sound so fresh and healthy! Not! I wish there was a way to make them so theres not so much mayo and cream cheese but I guess thats what makes them enjoyable. Oh well I guess I'll never taste one.

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noodleann — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:36:24 GMT

Sounds very refreshing.

I must recommend seedless cucumbers. I make a German cucumber dish with cukes, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, etc., and always use the seedless because not only are there no seeds to get rid of, but there's less water and more cucumber, and in dishes with sour cream, that matters.

Seedless cukes are more expensive than the standard variety, but look for sales as the weather warms up. I was finding them for less than $1 each last year.

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DiAnne — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 02:56:48 GMT

@noodleann

Are these different than the English cucumbers or hot house cucumbers?

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noodleann — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 15:58:02 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
@noodleann

Are these different than the English cucumbers or hot house cucumbers?

I believe they are what is called English/hot house cucumbers, but a definition I saw said they had "smaller, less noticeable seeds." The ones I got, which look like the ones pictured (skinnier than a regular cuke) didn't have any seeds at all, or they were so insignificant I didn't notice them.

They are often tightly wrapped in cellophane or plastic in the supermarket, IIFC.

HTH.

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pegsue — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:56:48 GMT

Thanks for this recipe OP! I am making these for a bridal shower next weekend. I have not made them before so gave it a trial run last weekend and goodness they were good!

It was bride approved! She is going to be my daughter in law and wanted a tea party themed shower and specifically requested these sandwiches so this worked out perfect.

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vabreeze — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:10:11 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
@DiAnne wrote:
@noodleann

Are these different than the English cucumbers or hot house cucumbers?
I believe they are what is called English/hot house cucumbers, but a definition I saw said they had "smaller, less noticeable seeds." The ones I got, which look like the ones pictured (skinnier than a regular cuke) didn't have any seeds at all, or they were so insignificant I didn't notice them.

They are often tightly wrapped in cellophane or plastic in the supermarket, IIFC.

HTH.

@noodleann

I think you are referring to the Persian cukes (their skin is smooth and thin, flesh is very crisp, sweet and they are void of developed seeds; measure about 4 to 6 inches in length, as this is the size when it is at its peak of sweetness, and they can be found in a produce tray covered with cellophane).

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ECBG — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:44:52 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Hearing about cucumber sandwiches makes it sound so fresh and healthy! Not! I wish there was a way to make them so theres not so much mayo and cream cheese but I guess thats what makes them enjoyable. Oh well I guess I'll never taste one.

@ID2There is low fat cream cheese, and the diet mayo from Dukes (with the blue cap) isn't half bad. Enjoy!

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cinderford — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 17:22:16 GMT

Do you have the recipe for that cucumber salad

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noodleann — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:31:16 GMT

@vabreeze wrote:
@noodleann wrote:
@DiAnne wrote:
@noodleann

Are these different than the English cucumbers or hot house cucumbers?
I believe they are what is called English/hot house cucumbers, but a definition I saw said they had "smaller, less noticeable seeds." The ones I got, which look like the ones pictured (skinnier than a regular cuke) didn't have any seeds at all, or they were so insignificant I didn't notice them.

They are often tightly wrapped in cellophane or plastic in the supermarket, IIFC.

HTH.

@noodleann
I think you are referring to the Persian cukes (their skin is smooth and thin, flesh is very crisp, sweet and they are void of developed seeds; measure about 4 to 6 inches in length, as this is the size when it is at its peak of sweetness, and they can be found in a produce tray covered with cellophane).

So sorry, @vabreeze, I missed your reply completely!

The cukes I was thinking of are actually a bit longer than regular cukes, but I believe I've seen what you're describing in one of our supermarkets. I've never tried them, but will definitely do so next time they're available. Thanks for the info!