Open Faced Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese and Baby Cucumber
Elevate your snack or appetizer game with these irresistible Open-Faced Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese and Baby Cucumber! This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy, herb-infused cream cheese with the bright flavors of fresh dill, parsley, and chives, perfectly balanced by a touch of lemon juice. Spread over golden, lightly toasted sourdough slices and topped with crisp, delicate baby cucumber slices, these sandwiches are as visually stunning as they are delicious. A drizzle of olive oil enhances the flavors, and optional microgreens add a refreshing, vibrant garnish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for brunch, light lunches, or an elegant starter that will surely impress your guests. Perfect keywords like “easy appetizer,” “herbed cream cheese recipe,” and “cucumber sandwich ideas” make this dish a must-try for anyone seeking simple yet sophisticated bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 pieces Sourdough bread slices
- 2 pieces Baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Microgreens (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined and the cream cheese is smooth.
Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown on the edges.
Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
Arrange the thinly sliced baby cucumbers on top of the cream cheese, slightly overlapping each slice for a decorative effect.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the cucumbers for added flavor.
Optional: Garnish each sandwich with a handful of microgreens for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.0 g | 215% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2575 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1295 mg | 28% | |
*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.
