Ingredients:
– 8 to 10 slices of White Bread (cheap kind works fine)
– 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons of butter, softened
– 6 green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced
– 1 medium to large seedless cucumber
– 1 package of Butter Lettuce or any leafy green lettuce
– 1/4 teaspoon of celery salt (or to taste)
– Pinch of Kosher salt
Instructions:
1. In a stand mixer or a bowl with a hand mixer, combine softened cream cheese, mayo, and butter until light and fluffy. Whip on high for about 3 minutes.
2. Using a veggie peeler, mandolin, or sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumber without peeling. Ensure the cucumber is washed thoroughly. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of salt over the cucumber slices and let them sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Use a salad spinner to remove excess water, or pat dry with paper towels if you don’t have a salad spinner.
3. To the cream cheese mixture, add sliced green onions and celery salt. Whip for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary, considering the slight salting of cucumber slices and the fact that salt intensifies as it sits.
4. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread. Leave a little space around the edges as the crusts will be trimmed later.
5. Layer cucumber slices on one side of the bread, about 4 layers deep. Adjust the amount according to preference.
6. Place a piece of butter lettuce on top of the cucumber slices, then cover with another slice of bread spread with the cream cheese mixture. Match them up closely.
7. Repeat the process until all the cream cheese and cucumber slices are used.
8. Cut off the crusts and slice the sandwiches into desired shapes. Serve and enjoy!
Conclusion:
In the realm of light, refreshing bites, Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches stand as a pinnacle of simplicity and satisfaction. With just a handful of humble ingredients, this recipe transforms into a symphony of flavors and textures that dance gracefully on the palate.
At the heart of these sandwiches lies the creamy concoction of softened cream cheese, mayo, and butter, whipped into a velvety cloud of indulgence. The addition of sliced green onions infuses a gentle oniony essence, while a dash of celery salt elevates the ensemble with a subtle yet distinctive zing.
But it’s the cucumber that truly steals the show. Delicately sliced and nestled within the creamy embrace of the spread, each crisp, refreshing bite bursts with the essence of summer. Whether thinly peeled or left au naturel, the cucumber adds a layer of coolness that perfectly balances the richness of the cream cheese mixture.
The assembly process is akin to crafting edible masterpieces. Layer upon layer of creamy goodness and crunchy cucumbers, encased between slices of pillowy white bread, create a mosaic of flavors and textures that tantalize the senses with every bite. And let’s not forget the verdant touch of butter lettuce, adding a whisper of freshness to each mouthful.
With the crusts trimmed and the sandwiches elegantly sliced into bite-sized portions, they are ready to grace any gathering, from afternoon tea parties to elegant luncheons. Their simple yet sophisticated allure makes them a crowd-pleaser for all occasions, effortlessly transcending the boundaries of time and trend.