Cucumber and Cream Cheese Appetizers

"This is so quick and easy. People can't stop eating them."
 
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Ready In:
5mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
10

ingredients

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directions

  • I wash and score the cucumber with a fork along the entire lenth of the cucumber, all the way around, to make a design Slice thinly and set aside.
  • Combine cream cheese, Good Seasonings Italian mix and Tabasco sauce.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture, generously on each slice of cocktail bread, place slice of cucumber and sprinkle the top with dill.

Questions & Replies

  1. What should I use to slightly thin out cream cheese and ranch dressing ??
     
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Reviews

  1. I made these for a wedding reception this weekend and everyone raved over them! At the suggestion of a previous reviewer, I did as they suggested and didn't add the entire envelope of Italian dressing mix, only adding to suit my taste. Like you, I did score my English cuke, and I cut the rye bread in rounds, and added the dill to the top of each cuke slice. They were gone in a flash, and they wanted more, so next time I'll double the recipe, which by the way, was super easy. Thanks for sharing this delish little gem! 8/2/10 - Back again to say that this little appetizer is still a favorite with family and friends, except now I have to triple the recipe every time I make it, lol. Thanks again!
     
  2. These are fabulous! I have made another version before, but the tobasco adds just enough punch. I use 12 oz cream cheese because for us, the full package of good seasons is too salty. I put the cream cheese in the microwave for 10 seconds or so to soften and make easy to mix. I added a couple additional shakes of tobasco and let the mixture blend overnight. I don't like these on party ryes, so I buy a thin baguette at the grocery, slice thin and generously spread the mixture on that and top with the cuke that I slice in the food processor. Easy peasy. There are never any leftovers. I stashed a few to save for after the party and they were soggy the next day, so they don't keep well after the fact if you happen to have leftovers. This recipe goes in my tried and true folder. Definitely a keeper. Thanks Judy-Jude.
     
  3. Quick, easy, nice presentation and great taste! I made these for friends on a football/tv afternoon and everyone like them -I liked the easy recipe! One note, I mixed 2 dashes of Tabasco rather than 1 dash and really didn't notice the "spice" from it at all, so if you like things spicier you might want to add a bit more after some taste tests.
     
  4. Very easy and quick appetizer, with a nice zesty taste. I used toasted garlic bread, each slice cut in four and topped the cuke slice with half an olive. One we will be using again, thanks for posting. May 31/09 mmm very good appie and so easy. this time I used a thin savory cracker and followed through with the rest of the recipe, love the touch of tobasco!
     
  5. I have been making this appetizer for over 30 years; it has always been enjoyed by everyone. I use rye and pumpernickel cocktail breads, and slice the cucumber paper thin. I have always used an entire packet of the dry dressing mix and a brick of cream cheese--easy and delicious! This is especially good for a summer party.
     
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Tweaks

  1. I gave this recipe 2 stars. I made this recipe after my mom had told me about tea sandwiches she had at my 4 yr old newphews school. I wasn't crazy over the filling. It seemed to be lacking something. I used hot sauce in place of Tabasco sauce, regular cucumbers and white bread in place of rye as I don't like it. Overall I don't think I'll make these again. Thanks for posting! Christine (internetnut)
     

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