Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

Submitted by Food of the Gods

"Livened up with a zingy horseradish and dill cream cheese, these simple yet fancy smoked salmon and cream cheese cucumber bites are crunchy, creamy finger food food perfection! You’re going to just love them! *** I recommend making these as close to serving time as possible. Use toothpicks or tiny party forks. Recipe from Baker By Nature. ***"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 40 bites
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
• 1 lb smoked salmon, cut into bite sized pieces
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon horseradish (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

directions

1. Peel cucumbers and slice them into 1" circles. Arrange on a platter as desired. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the cream cheese.
2. Place cream cheese, dill, horseradish, and cream in a large bowl. Beat until well combined (a handheld mixer really helps here.).
3. Spread 1 teaspoon of cream cheese on top each cucumber slice (more or less to taste), then top each slice with a bite sized piece of smoked salmon. Insert a toothpick down the center to keep in place.
4. Serve at once, or keep in the refrigerator until needed.