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Crunchy Cucumber Bites

Crunchy Cucumber Bites with Creamy Herb Delight

Delightful Crunchy Cucumber Bites are a refreshing appetizer, perfect for any occasion, packed with cream cheese and fresh herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Rounds
  • 2 large cucumbers look for firm, heavy cucumbers
Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chives chopped
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Garnish
  • cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper, for topping
  • smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • sharp knife
  • melon baller

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the cucumbers under cool water and slice them into 1-inch thick rounds. Scoop out the center of each round to create a well.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth, then fold in chopped dill and chives, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Transfer the creamy filling into a piping bag or ziplock bag and pipe the mixture into each cucumber well.
  4. Top each filled cucumber round with a slice of cherry tomato or a piece of red bell pepper and sprinkle with smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning.
  5. Chill for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Can prepare ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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