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CUCUMBER ROUNDS WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

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Great summer appetizers don't have to be complicated and don't necessarily need the stove These crisp, refreshing cucumber rounds topped with a savoury herbed cream cheese come together in mere moments and disappear just as quickly!

Provided by Rebecca Lindamood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 English cucumber (seedless, well chilled)
1 brick Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz, any variety, softened to room temperature)
¼ cup minced fresh dill weed (or a combination, parsley, or chervil ~or~ 1 ½ tablespoons dried dill weed or parsley)
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
¾ teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 green onion (green part only, minced)

Steps:

Add the softened cream cheese, dill weed, dill pickle juice, granulated onion or onion powder, granulated garlic or garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl of a stand mixer, a large bowl with a hand mixer, or a bowl with a sturdy spoon. Mix on high (or mix aggressively by hand) until the cream cheese is soft, smooth, and all other ingredients are evenly distributed. Scrape into a pastry bag fitted with whichever tip you prefer, a zipper top bag, or a bowl which is then covered with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 46 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CUCUMBER DILL ROUNDS

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A must for a tea party. The quintessential finger food.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 c water
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cucumber, cut into 24 slices
1 c ice cubes
1/2 loaf of bread, thinly sliced, i use pepperidge farms white or rye o
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted, at room temperature
3 oz package cream cheese, softened
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 small cucumber, peeled, grated and drained
1 tsp onion, grated
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
sprigs fresh dill for garnish

Steps:

1. Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl, stirring until salt dissolves. Add cucumber slices and ice cubes. Set aside.
2. Cut each of 8 bread slices into 3 rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter. Reserve remaining bread for another use. Spread butter evenly over bread rounds; cover with a damp cloth, and set aside.
3. Remove cucumber slices from water; drain well on paper towels.
4. Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl, beating with an electric mixer at low speed until smooth and creamy. Add grated cucumber, onion, and chopped fresh dill; mix well.
5. Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture evenly over buttered side of each bread round. Top each round with slice of reserved cucumber and a sprig of fresh dill. Cover sandwiches with a damp cloth and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SHRIMP & CUCUMBER ROUNDS

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I always make these appetizers for our get-togethers. They're easy to prepare and a snappy addition to any party. -Kelly Alaniz, Eureka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dill pickle relish
Dash cayenne pepper
1 medium English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.