Monday, January 6, 2020

Cucumber Bites Appetizers

These impressive little appetizers are fantastic for a number of reasons. They come together quickly, making them perfect for entertaining. Beautifully colored, taste great and still have essential nutrients. A standout dish for a party, placed strategically next to a meat side dish, it is quite refreshing.


CUCUMBER BITES APPETIZERS

Ingredients

  • 2 – Cucumbers
  • 12 – cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz. – cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp. – mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp. – light ranch
  • 1 tbsp. – frozen or fresh dill
  • ¼ tsp. – garlic salt
  • Black pepper for garnish

Instructions

  • Wash, peel and slice a cucumber into half-inch slices.
  • Remove little of the insides of the cucumber with a half teaspoon measurement.
  • Combine softened cream cheese, mayo, and ranch. Mix it well until smooth in texture.
  • Add dill and garlic salt and mix just until combined.
  • Place all the topping into a piping bag with a star attachment and pipe out about a ¾ of a tbsp. into each prepared cucumber. If the topping has a hard time to stick to cucumber pat dry the cucumber juice before piping.
  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and insert them into each cucumber topping.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper, serve and enjoy. These appetizers can be prepared several hours before serving, make sure to refrigerate until ready to serve.

This recipe is an adaptation from Valya's Taste of Home