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Cucumber Herb Cheese Bites

Cool cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese and everything seasoning

cold_biteEasyAmerican
Prep20 min0Total20 minServes30Tempcold
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ keto✓ low-carb
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🌱 Sesame
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2English cucumbers
  • 8 ozcream cheese(softened)
  • 2 tbspfresh dill(minced)
  • 2 tbspfresh chives(minced)
  • 1 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 tsplemon zest
  • 2 tbspeverything bagel seasoning
  • cherry tomatoes(quartered, for garnish)
Make Ahead

Make cheese mixture ahead. Slice cucumbers and pipe topping up to 2 hours before serving.

Instructions
  1. 1Cut cucumbers into 1/2 inch thick rounds
  2. 2Beat cream cheese until fluffy
  3. 3Mix in dill, chives, lemon juice, and zest
  4. 4Season with salt and pepper
  5. 5Transfer to piping bag with star tip
  6. 6Pipe rosette of cream cheese onto each cucumber
  7. 7Sprinkle with everything seasoning
  8. 8Top with quarter of cherry tomato
  9. 9Refrigerate until serving
Notes
Pro Tips

English cucumbers have fewer seeds and thinner skin - no need to peel. Pat dry before topping to prevent sliding. Everything seasoning adds savory crunch.

History & Origin

These refreshing bites represent the modern trend toward lighter, vegetable-forward appetizers. The combination of cool cucumber with rich cream cheese satisfies without heaviness.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
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