Description
Festive and fun sandwiches perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 slices high-quality soft white sandwich bread
- 1–2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed, sliced in half lengthwise)
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces brick cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Remove the crusts from the bread slices.
- Using a 3-inch Christmas tree cookie cutter, cut 2 tree shapes from each slice.
- Using a tiny star cookie cutter, cut 32 stars from the bell pepper.
- Cut the cucumber into 1/8-inch thin slices using a mandolin or sharp knife, then cut each slice in half.
- Make the spread. In a medium bowl, using a handheld mixer, blend together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced fresh dill, minced fresh chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, and coarse salt.
- Spread one side of each tree with the herbed cream cheese.
- Arrange the cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese in a shingled fashion.
- Place bell pepper stars at the top of the cucumbers.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Customize with other ingredients like smoked salmon or turkey for a variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich