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Cucumber Herb Cheese Bites

Cool cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese and everything seasoning

⏱️ Prep: 20min0⏰ Total: 20min👥 Serves: 30🌡️ cold
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ keto✓ low-carb
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🌱 Sesame

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

💡 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

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

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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