Open Faced Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese and Baby Cucumber

Elevate your snack or appetizer game with these irresistible Open-Faced Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese and Baby Cucumber! This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy, herb-infused cream cheese with the bright flavors of fresh dill, parsley, and chives, perfectly balanced by a touch of lemon juice. Spread over golden, lightly toasted sourdough slices and topped with crisp, delicate baby cucumber slices, these sandwiches are as visually stunning as they are delicious. A drizzle of olive oil enhances the flavors, and optional microgreens add a refreshing, vibrant garnish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for brunch, light lunches, or an elegant starter that will surely impress your guests. Perfect keywords like “easy appetizer,” “herbed cream cheese recipe,” and “cucumber sandwich ideas” make this dish a must-try for anyone seeking simple yet sophisticated bites.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 pieces Sourdough bread slices
• 2 pieces Baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Microgreens (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined and the cream cheese is smooth.

Step 2

Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown on the edges.

Step 3

Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread.

Step 4

Arrange the thinly sliced baby cucumbers on top of the cream cheese, slightly overlapping each slice for a decorative effect.

Step 5

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the cucumbers for added flavor.

Step 6

Optional: Garnish each sandwich with a handful of microgreens for a fresh, vibrant touch.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(682.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1282.9

Total Fat 86.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 202mg	0%
Sodium 2574.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 33.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 410.2mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1295.2mg	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: 60.0%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 29.7%