Cucumber Sandwich

5 from 1 vote

Cucumber Sandwiches with seasoned cream cheese and crisp cucumbers on soft white bread—simple, classic, and perfect for any gathering. Just 5 ingredients!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Brunch, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Keyword: Cucumber Sandwich, cucumber sandwiches

Servings: sandwiches

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $8.12

Equipment

Hand mixer

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened to room temp
1/2 cup mayo Best Foods/Hellman’s
1 (1-ounce) packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
1 (1 pound, 4 ounce) package white bread see note 1
2 cups English cucumber or salad cucumbers, see note 2
pepper optional
Fresh herbs optional; dill, parsley, or chives—whichever you like best!

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Instructions

Let cream cheese sit at room temp for 1 hour or microwave in 15-second intervals until soft.
Beat softened cream cheese, mayo, and seasoning mix with a hand mixer until smooth. Cover and chill for 20 minutes to firm up and blend the flavors.
Use a mandoline (or sharp knife) to slice cucumbers 1/4-inch thick.
Spread cream cheese mixture on both bread slices. Layer cucumbers on half the slices. Add cracked pepper and any fresh herbs on top if desired. Top with another bread slice to form sandwiches. Optionally, remove crusts and cut in half, triangles, or quarters. Arrange on a platter to serve.

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Notes

Note 1: Use any good quality, thin, and soft white bread. My favorite bread in this recipe is Sara Lee’s Artesano brioche bread.

Note 2: No need to peel English/salad cucumbers. Wash and dry them completely. Cut off and discard 1 inch from each end (these sections are bitter).

Storage: You’ll likely have some leftover spread. Store it in the fridge for up to a week and use as a dip for raw veggies—yum!

Make Ahead: Prepare the spread 1–2 days ahead. Slice cucumbers a day before, sprinkle with salt, and refrigerate. Soften the spread 30 minutes before assembling. Cover sandwiches with wax paper and a damp paper towel and store in an airtight container in the fridge until serving.

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