Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

A favorite among tea parties, garden parties, Mother's Day brunches, baby showers, and bridal showers, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are the perfect small bite. These savory appetizers are a tasty addition to your party table. 

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

1 loaf sliced white bread, crusts removed

1 pinch lemon pepper (optional)

1. Place cucumber slices between 2 paper towels set in a colander. Allow liquid to drain, about 10 minutes.
2. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl until smooth.
3. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
4. Divide cucumber slices over half of the bread slices. If desired, sprinkle lemon pepper on cucumber.
5. Stack the other half of the bread slices spread-side down over cucumber to make sandwiches; slice into triangles.

How far in advance can you make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches?

You should only make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on the same day you will be serving and eating them. And ideally, you should not make them more than an hour or two earlier when possible.

The danger is that the inside of the bread will get soggy and the outside will become dry. (And nobody wants that.)

If you'd like to get a jump on your party prep, you can make the spread a day beforehand and store it in the refrigerator. And then assemble the sandwiches right before plating and serving. Easy peasy!

If you're planning a party soon, make sure to check out these other appetizer and beverage recipes:

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• Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches
• Tomato Basil Bruschetta
• Baked Pimento Cheese Pinwheels
• Pineapple Marmalade Brie
• Cranberry Pomegranate Sangria
• Champagne Punch