Cucumber Party Bread

Elevate your appetizer game with this easy and elegant Cucumber Party Bread recipe, a perfect choice for gatherings, brunches, or light snacks. Featuring the ideal balance of creamy and fresh flavors, this dish combines tangy ranch-infused cream cheese with crisp cucumber slices atop bite-sized cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread. Each dainty morsel is enhanced with a hint of salt, pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh dill for a burst of herbal aroma. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, these delightful finger foods are as convenient as they are crowd-pleasing. Serve them chilled to maximize their refreshing appeal, making them a standout addition to any party platter. Perfect for serving 16, it’s an effortless way to impress your guests with minimal prep time.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (approximately 16 slices) Cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 packet (1 oz) Ranch dressing mix
• 1 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
• 0 Salt (to taste)
• 0 Black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Lay out the slices of cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread on a clean surface or serving platter.

Step 3

Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over each slice of bread, ensuring even coverage.

Step 4

Place one or two thin cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese mixture for each slice of bread.

Step 5

Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 6

Optionally, garnish each slice with a small sprig of fresh dill for added flavor and presentation.

Step 7

Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 4 hours).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1230.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2972.7

Total Fat 193.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 351.4mg	0%
Sodium 3558.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 246.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 643.6mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1583.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 33.7%