Cucumber Party Sandwiches

This is one of my favorite appetizers. We have lots of pig roasts here in Kentucky, and these small sandwiches are perfect to serve while the pig is roasting.

Cucumber Party Sandwiches

Average Rating: 4.857142

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + standing
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix
  • 30 slices cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread
  • 60 thin cucumber slices
  • Optional: Fresh dill sprigs and slivered red pearl onions

Instructions

  • 1. Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and dressing mix until blended; let stand 30 minutes.
  • 2. Spread cream cheese mixture on bread. Top each with 2 cucumber slices and, if desired, dill and red onion slivers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 open-faced sandwich: 53 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.