Ingredients
- 1 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbs. sour cream
- 1 1/2 tsps. chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices white or mild wheat bread
- 1/4 large cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
- Chive for garnish
Directions
To assemble each sandwich: Mix together first 4 ingredients and spread evenly on 2 slices of bread, saving about a teaspoon of the spread for garnish.Top with cucumbers, and remaining 2 slices of bread. Using a sharp knife, cut the crusts off the edges. Cut sandwiches into 2 triangles or rectangles. To garnish, place a dab of remaining spread on top of each triangle or rectangle and add a bit of chives.
Makes 4 sandwiches
For Watercress sandwiches, substitute 10 to 12 sprigs watercress for the cucumber, and cilantro for the chives.
For Salmon sandwiches, substitute 2 oz. sliced smoked salmon for the cucumber, and dill for the chives.
For Ham sandwiches, substitute 2 oz. thinly sliced ham for the cucumber, and fresh tarragon for the chives.
Proceed as for the Cucumber Sandwiches.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
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Submitted By: Eileen Werth
crzylegs@erols.com
Cucumber Sandwiches