Southern Tea Sandwich

Elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Southern Tea Sandwiches, the perfect combination of delicate textures and bold, creamy flavors. Featuring a luscious homemade pimento cheese spread made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and a zesty hint of garlic powder, these crustless bites are layered with crisp, refreshing cucumber slices for a delightful contrast. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for brunches, afternoon teas, or parties, these elegant finger sandwiches are expertly crafted to impress your guests. Serve them neatly cut into dainty triangles or charming rounds for a sophisticated touch that tastes as good as it looks. Perfect for showcasing classic Southern flavor with modern charm!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 slices White sandwich bread (crusts removed)
• 2 cups (shredded) Sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.33 cup Diced pimento (drained)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimento, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. This is the pimento cheese spread.

Step 2

2. Lay out 6 slices of the crustless white bread on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the prepared pimento cheese mixture across each slice.

Step 3

3. Place thin slices of cucumber evenly over the cheese spread on each slice of bread.

Step 4

4. Top each prepared slice with another piece of bread to form a sandwich.

Step 5

5. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles. Alternatively, you can use a small round cutter for circular tea sandwiches.

Step 6

6. Arrange the sandwiches neatly on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(978.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2584.6

Total Fat 165.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 426.5mg	0%
Sodium 3885.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 90.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2158.4mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 856.5mg	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: 57.1%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 29.1%