Ham Filled Cucumber Cups
Elevate your appetizer game with these delightful Ham Filled Cucumber Cups, a refreshing yet savory bite-sized treat perfect for parties, picnics, or healthy snacking. Crisp cucumber slices are hollowed out to create edible cups, then generously filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of finely diced ham, tangy cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard. A sprinkle of paprika and fresh green onions adds just the right amount of color and zest to this quick 25-minute recipe. These no-cook cucumber cups are not only easy to assemble but also a low-carb, gluten-free option that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve them chilled for an irresistibly cool and satisfying appetizer that’s sure to impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers
- 150 grams ham
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut each cucumber into 1.5-inch thick slices, yielding approximately 4 slices per cucumber.
Using a small melon baller or teaspoon, scoop out the centers of each cucumber slice to create a cup shape. Be careful not to scoop all the way through to the bottom.
Finely dice the ham and green onions.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the diced ham, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the filling is smooth and evenly combined.
Fold in the diced green onions to the ham mixture.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each cucumber cup with the ham mixture, slightly overfilling the tops for a decorative look.
Arrange the cucumber cups on a serving platter and sprinkle lightly with additional paprika for garnish, if desired.
Chill the cucumber cups in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
81 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 263 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 194 mg | 4% | |
*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.
