Cucumber Canapes

  Appetizers

I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a creamy herb spread and festive red and green garnishes.

Cucumber Canapes

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme, basil, parsley flakes and dill weed
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) white or rye bread
  • 2 medium cucumbers, scored and thinly sliced
  • Diced pimientos and additional dill weed

Instructions

  • 1. In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, chives, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and seasonings. Cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • 2. Using a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter, cut out circles from bread slices. Spread mayonnaise mixture over bread; top with cucumber slices. Garnish with pimientos and dill.

Nutrition Facts

1 canape: 120 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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