CUCUMBER ROUNDS WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Cream Cheese image

Crunchy cucumber rounds are the perfect appetizer finger food. And the perfect topper? Something smooth-like cream cheese blended with herbs and spices.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 1m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 English (seedless) cucumber, well chilled
1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (any variety), softened to room temperature
1/4 cup minced fresh dill weed, parsley, or chervil (or a combination) or 1 ½ tablespoons dried dill weed or parsley
2 tablespoons CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Pickles juice
3/4 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
1/2 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.
SLICE the chilled cucumber into ¼-inch thick rounds. Pipe, squeeze, or spread the herbed cream cheese mixture into the center of each round. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g