CUCUMBER DILL ROUNDS

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Provided by Marsha Gardner

Number Of Ingredients 13

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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.