Cucumber Party Bread
Elevate your appetizer game with this easy and elegant Cucumber Party Bread recipe, a perfect choice for gatherings, brunches, or light snacks. Featuring the ideal balance of creamy and fresh flavors, this dish combines tangy ranch-infused cream cheese with crisp cucumber slices atop bite-sized cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread. Each dainty morsel is enhanced with a hint of salt, pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh dill for a burst of herbal aroma. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, these delightful finger foods are as convenient as they are crowd-pleasing. Serve them chilled to maximize their refreshing appeal, making them a standout addition to any party platter. Perfect for serving 16, it’s an effortless way to impress your guests with minimal prep time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (approximately 16 slices) Cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 packet (1 oz) Ranch dressing mix
- 1 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
Lay out the slices of cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread on a clean surface or serving platter.
Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over each slice of bread, ensuring even coverage.
Place one or two thin cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese mixture for each slice of bread.
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
Optionally, garnish each slice with a small sprig of fresh dill for added flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 4 hours).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 235 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
