These 4 ingredient fancy cucumber sandwiches are easy to make and my faaaaaaavorite appetizer or party food ever!
I have held off on posting this recipe for far too long. Ever since my sister-in-law introduced me to this appetizer years ago, I have been obsessed! Not just a little obsessed, but like full on, every time there is a party, I need these bad boys there.
For my 30th birthday party where the theme was 30 bites for 30 years and everyone was asked to bring a dish to pass, I not-so-subtly asked told my sister-in-law to make them. In the picture where I’m holding a plate of food in the overview post I did, you can see one of the little sandwiches poking out.
This past weekend I just so happened to be celebrating one of my friends’ bridal showers. The theme was a tea party, and so I just knew that it was the perfect opportunity to make these. I mean fancy sandwiches? Tea party? They go hand in hand, right?
My friend had no idea I was coming (she lives in Raleigh, NC), so it was a little surprise for her. I even took some photos the day before of my hubby and I to post on social media so she would be unsuspecting! It was so hard to keep it a secret too, especially because she sent me a text as we were setting up for the party saying she had a dream about me being there! I texted back emoji of hearts and umbrellas (because it was a bridal shower) because I didn’t want to lie to her lol.
The stars also aligned so that my friend Lynn (from the blog Order in the Kitchen) was able to come as well (speaking of Lynn, I made her Mexican Hot Chocolate con Tres Leches cake for cinco de mayo – here is my pic of when I made it, it was so good) and good thing she was able to come because I don’t own any hats…and she has a whoooole gorgeous collection and let me borrow one – so the fascinator hat you see me wearing in the picture is hers (below is a pic of the guests – center in white is the bride-to-be, Charlotte).
Here are a few more pictures from the bridal shower (from top left, Charlotte with holding the cucumber I was about to slice and I, the gorgeous set up – Janet-the Maid of Honor, hand made all the decorations, she even made the beautiful purple and white poofs you see! A mimosa bar – definitely mandatory at a bridal shower! And then Janet and Charlotte cheersing with mimosas – no mimosas for Janet’s daughter until she turns 21 lol).
To make the cucumber sandwiches all you need is 4 ingredients: rye bread (they usually sell it by the deli counter), cucumbers, cream cheese, and a packet of ranch dressing. You then mix the cream cheese and Ranch seasoning together, spread a layer on a piece of bread and top with a cucumber slice. Super simple but suuuuper delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 package mini rye bread slices called cocktail bread
- 1 - 8 oz package cream cheese I use reduced fat, at room temp
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cucumbers peeled and sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the cream cheese and Ranch seasoning mix.
- With a knife spread a thin layer on a peace of bread, then top with a slice of cucumber
- Repeat until all sandwiches have been made
Maxwell Shipton says
I always make them with plain cream cheese with lots of black pepper sprinkles on top… 👌❤️😍
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, that version sounds good too 🙂
Nancy Truszynski says
I love these and there are often requested by my daughters and nieces. I too use Good Seasonings Zesty Italian seasoning and sprinkle a little dried dill on top. Always hope for leftovers when I put 2 halves together for little sammies! Can’t wait for your weekly emails 🙂
Sweetphi says
Thank you for commenting Nancy, so glad you make these too (I totally make leftovers into little sammies too!)
Carrie says
How far in advance can you make these?
Sweetphi says
I’d say the night before, but not much longer than that!
Ashley says
I have been OBSESSED with cucumbers lately. Which is odd. lol I mean don’t get me wrong I’ve always liked them but lately I can’t get enough! These sandwiches look awesome! And what a fun shower!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much girl! I totally know what you mean, when I get into something, I just need to eat it every day, these are totally one of those things I could have daily 🙂
AllieBeau says
My fiance’s mom makes these the same way and I can attest they are just straight up DELIGHTFUL! Thanks for sharing and glad I stumbled onto your blog 😉
Deanna says
I’ve made these cucumber sandwiches for years. But I’ve always used one packet of Italian Dressing mix instead of Ranch. I can’t wait to try the ranch!
Sweetphi says
Oh that’s so interesting about making it with Italian Dressing, I’m totally going to have to try that!
andrea rentea says
Thank you for sharing these beautiful sandwiches. As we love cucumbers these will get made today. The decorations at the shower and the sandwiches are stunning.
Sweetphi says
I think you’ll absolutely love the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe, thank you so much for your comment 🙂 And the decorations were so cool because they were all hand made!
Lynn Lovejoy says
Girl these were delicious! I could have eaten all of the ones we made and I’m NOT kidding!! I’m so glad I was able to come to this and celebrate and bring fascinators! The decorations were SERIOUSLY impressive! Love these sandwiches so glad you shared them!!
Sweetphi says
YAY! I’m so glad you liked them, and I’m so glad you were there to help (and to teach me how to peel a cucumber the fancy way!) And of course thank you for letting me borrow your fascinator, I felt so glamorous. Never again will I question you telling me something will look good and me thinking ‘she’s nuts’ lol. Love you!
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
Oh my goodness these are amazing! For some reason, this recipe feels so “English” to me. Like I would love these little cucumber appetizers with my afternoon tea :). I am such a sucker for easy recipes so I know this one will be a favorite of mine… simple, yet impressive in presentation and taste! And that 30th birthday party theme of yours? Done. Happening. Can’t wait for mine. Great recipe!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Heather. These totally do have an ‘English’ feel to me as well, they were perfect for the tea party themed bridal shower. And I can’t wait to see how your 30th birthday goes 🙂