HERBED GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwiches image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 15m

Yield 40 to 45 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
10 1/2 ounces Montrachet or other mild goat cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
5 to 6 tablespoons milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 loaves 7-grain bread, thinly sliced
1 hothouse cucumber, not peeled

Steps:

To make the spread: Place the cream cheese, goat cheese, garlic, thyme, parsley, 5 tablespoons milk, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well mixed. Add an additional tablespoon of milk if the spread is very thick.
To make the sandwiches: spread each slice of the bread with the goat cheese spread. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and arrange on half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread and press slightly. Cut the sandwiches into halves, thirds, or triangles.