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Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches with Creamy Spinach Dip Recipe

Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches with Creamy Spinach Dip Recipe
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Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches are a delightful and refreshing snack, perfect for any gathering. Paired with a creamy Spinach Dip, these sandwiches are sure to be a hit at your next party. The cool cucumber slices marinated in a tangy dressing perfectly complement the creamy and flavorful dip.

Ingredients

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For The Cucumber Sandwiches

  • 1 Large Seedless Cucumber
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon dill
  • 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk powder (optional)
  • 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives (optional)
  • 1 package Party Rye bread
  • 2 packages cream cheese, softened
  • Dried Dill for Garnish

For The Spinach Dip

  • 1 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 16-ounce container sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 package Knorr Vegetable Recipe Dip Mix
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small can water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 cup very finely diced carrots (optional)
  • 1 cucumber, sliced for dipping
  • Pita chips for dipping

Instructions

  1. For The Cream Cheese Sandwiches – Slice cucumber, onions, and chives. Marinate in vinegar mixture. Whip cream cheese, add cucumber juice, spread on bread, top with marinated vegetables, and dill. Serve with Spinach Dip.
  2. For The Spinach Dip – Drain spinach well. Mix mayo, pickle juice, buttermilk powder, and lemon pepper. Combine with Knorr mix, sour cream, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions. Fold in spinach. Chill before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
  • Experiment with different herbs or spices to customize the flavors of the sandwiches and dip.
  • These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving.

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Keywords: Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches, Spinach Dip, Party Snacks, Easy Appetizers

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