I’ve been thinking about tea parties the last couple days and am really starting to crave a nice crisp cucumber sandwich. Hm. Might be a necessary item on my to-do list. My brother’s wedding invitations can probably wait…a cucumber sandwich recipe cannot.
So for your viewing (and if you’re adventurous, eating!) pleasure, here is my special ingredient for tea parties…the cucumber sandwich. Crisp, soft, salty, savory, vinegary and creamy all at once…and so yummy, you can’t stop at one! These are probably more a mom thing than a kid thing, but I always always end up having to make a few more plates for my guests when they are on the menu!
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Marinade:
- 1 cucumber (large), peeled and thinly sliced*
- 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 T. chopped minced garlic
- 1 T. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Salt and Pepper
Spread:
- 1/4 c. room temperature butter
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 T. snipped chives
- 8 slices white bread
For marinade:
For spread:
To assemble:
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Some of you have also made a few great suggestions. If you’re having trouble cutting your sandwiches, stick them in the refrigerator for a bit so that the cream cheese hardens back up. It will make slicing easier. Also, if you have access to a electric bread knife, cutting will be a breeze. I use a serrated bread knife myself as I don’t have a mechanical slicer.
Starla says
June 7, 2013 at 6:11 amI made these for my son’s baptism, and everyone loved them. They were such a pain for me to make…everything was fine until the cutting. When I cut the bread, the insides went everywhere. Maybe next time I’ll cut them in half first, then cut the crusts off.
Paula says
June 11, 2013 at 7:26 amQuick tip: things will become a bit firmer if they are cold! Maybe next time try refrigerating the sandwiches for a bit if they are not cooperating with you. Hope that helps!
Fran says
May 8, 2014 at 11:47 amYep, that’s the way I would go with the cutting!
Mama Kat says
June 30, 2013 at 7:57 amThese look wonderful. I will be trying them soon. May I throw my two cents in about the crust? Whenever i make tea sandwiches I always cut the crusts off before I fill the sandwiches. Plus, I think using an electric knife helps a lot when cutting not only the crusts but the sandwiches themselves. When the fillings can become very soft and squishy, cut off the crusts, spread the filling, and if necessary, pop the wrapped sandwiches back in the fridge to firm up before cutting.
I can’t wait to try these…I have always loved cucumber sandwiches but for some reason have never made them. I think that is about to change!!
Paula says
July 2, 2013 at 7:52 amFabulous advice, Mama Kat! Thank you.
Keely Guillot says
September 16, 2013 at 12:32 pmUse an electric knife to cut the edges off. All caterers do! Nothing
Ever falls out if the sandwiches. I use this method often with great results.
So fast and easy!!!
Sue P . says
January 27, 2014 at 7:39 amOr freeze the bread long enough to make it firm, then cut off the crusts, spread the filling and cut into triangles/fourths before the bread gets too soft again. I’m pinning the yummy-sounding recipe for my next ladies’ tea. Thanks for sharing it.
Sue
Regina T says
April 4, 2015 at 12:01 amIs the butter,cream cheese and chives and garlic salt all mixed togethe to make the spread
Ashley says
May 9, 2015 at 9:28 amIs that just regular Italian seasoning, that I get on the spice section?
Paula Biggs says
May 9, 2015 at 10:10 amThat’s correct, Ashley! The can of mixed green stuff. 🙂
Ashley says
May 9, 2015 at 11:33 amThank you so much for replying! I am making them right now! 🙂 However, I have one more question. What did you use to thinly slice the cucumbers with?
Paula Biggs says
May 9, 2015 at 11:38 amJust a knife. I really hate getting too many things dirty when I cook, but if you don’t mind washing dishes, you can also use your food processor’s slicer (not the attachment that turns everything to mush) or a mandolin.
Caroline says
May 18, 2015 at 7:16 pmI love cucumber sandwiches. I’m a caterer in Florida. One tip: I take the cucumbers out of the marinade and “dry” them on paper towels before placing them on the bread with the cream cheese. This way they don’t slide when you cut them. But they still retain their flavor.
Paula Biggs says
May 19, 2015 at 2:44 pmWhat a great tip, Caroline! Thanks for sharing!
Pat says
May 30, 2016 at 2:26 pmI make my cucumber sandwichs out of my cucumber and onions recipe. Just let then sit for at least a day to marry, then I placed on paper towels to soak up the liquid. Yummy!
Ginger Battle says
February 1, 2017 at 1:22 pmThank you this recipe is amazing and my go to recipe now! Lots of compliments.
Paula Biggs says
February 9, 2017 at 1:19 pmLove hearing that!! Thanks for the feedback!