Name: Cucumber Sandwiches III
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix; 2 loaves French bread, cut into 1 inch slices; 2 medium cucumbers, sliced; 1 pinch dried dill weed

Really great appetizer for the summer or anytime. Every time I have served these everyone wants the recipe...and they're so easy! Just be sure to refrigerate the cream cheese mixture overnight!

Cucumber Sandwiches III

(8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

mayonnaise

(.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix

French bread,

cucumbers,

dried dill weed

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Italian dressing mix. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.


Spread the cream cheese blend onto slices of French bread. Top with a cucumber slice, and sprinkle with dill. You can make as many or few as you like. the cream cheese mixture keeps for about a week in the refrigerator so you can make them over and over again!


Always a hit at any event!  I use a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix in lieu of the italian packet and I like to add 1/4 cup of sour cream.  You need to let the ingredients season overnight for a smoother, more powerful flavor.  I have used the dill weed or lemon pepper on top of the cucumbers and have received positive reviews on both choices.  Enjoy!

This was a huge hit!!  I used regular old white bread.  
***As a side note after the fact - When I mentioned I was making these for our holiday party this week, the people who had them the last time I made them just about flipped.  These really are a great party hit if you make them as the recipe states but you MUST let them sit overnight and the dill is a great addition for flavor!!***

These are addictive.  I made them for my daughter's garden-themed birthday party and used flower cookie cutters to cut the (lightly toasted)bread into shapes, spread the cream cheese mixture on, and placed flower-shaped cucumber slices on top.  They were sooooo good!!

I make these substituting 1/2 cup of Vanilla yogurt for the Mayonnaise (more carbs but significantly less fat). If you don't like using packaged salad dressings, try adding 1-2 Tbls. lemon juice and 1/8-1/4 tsp. each garlic powder, basil, oregano, parsley and cayenne pepper to your cream cheese and then "drizzle" olive oil (approx. 1 Tbls. at a time) -- stirring/mixing between "drizzles" -- until you attain your desired consistency (I usually need 4-6 Tbls.). SO Good! 

I made a couple changes but wanted to post review for those who were thinking of doing the same...I used Hidden Valley Ranch mix instead of Italian and used plain white bread.  I had one that I toasted and one non-toasted(prefer this way MUCH more).  Even with changes, I found this to be very tasty. I will be making this again and am looking forward to using Italian mix next time.

I discovered this recipe many years ago and in that time have eaten unladylike quantites of this delightful little bite.  I usually cut the bread with a cookie cutter to give it a little more eye appeal, but that's just me.  Also lovely with a little shrimp perched on top, anchored in a bit of spread.

I made these for a baby shower last month and they were great. I've already given the recipe to several people.

I made a few small changes, just to suit my tastes. I put dill in the cream cheese mixture, rather than on top, just to give it more flavor. I probably used 1-2 teaspoons. Then I just used regular ole' white sandwich bread, cut off the crusts and sliced into triangles.

A yummy, light treat worth making for showers, brunches or would be perfect for Easter.

Thank you - I made them for a community picnic and was asked for the recipe as well. I lightly toasted rye bread and cut them with a round cookie cutter. I added county herb dry salad mix with a half teaspoon of dill and left it over night. At other suggestions I also added an extra 1/2 cup of sour which helped stretch it a bit more.I also used english cucumbers because they are a perfect size. Topped them off with more dill and this is a must - Dill, dill, dill - I am glad they were all eaten because they are so addictive that if any came home I would of ate them! If you need to make an impression on a large group, make these you can't go wrong. I also think it is a  reasonably priced recipe to make for 100 plus people.

Turned out great.  I added 1 teas of dill and decreased the amount of the italian dressing just a smidge.    One thing that made these even better:  Get the "take and bake" unbaked French loaves from the grocery store and bake them up when you are ready to prepare the sandwiches. REALLY tasty!

I was really looking forward to this recipe. I made these for my in-laws and they turned out too strong in flavor. The combination is nice, but the Italian dressing severely overpowers the spread. I might make it again, but if so, I'll make it with half of a package of the dry mix. Add half of the packet, and taste first. If the flavor is good, leave the other half out.

Really good recipe, I've made this for two different parties now, and it's been a hit both times. I make these open-faced whenever I make them and use what the package describes as "mild Italian" dressing mix. My stepmother also liked it so much she asked me for the recipe. It's also extremely easy to make, and looks really nice too, which is a plus. I'd definitely recommend it.

My daughter brings these to parties but she uses the small square cocktail-size pumpernickel bread. I've never seen a tray of anything disappear as these do.  They are really good and I don't generally like cucumbers.

1/2 cup of mayo was too much.  Someone suggested using vanilla yogurt.  I will try that next time instead of the mayo.  Or maybe try using Miracle Whip.  Also the package of Italian dressing was way too strong.  Definitely need to use half a packet (.4 ounce) instead of a full packet.  .7 ounce was too strong, and I was already using a mild Italian.

AWESOME!    My whole family enjoyed this.  I will say that we took crusts off of regular white/wheat bread and flattened them with a rolling pin and cut them into fourths.  This made a thinner bread layer and more petite bite sized sandwiches.  I can see using fancy heart or flower cookie cutters to make these for a garden party or a tea party.  Even my cucumber hating daughter and husband was pleasantly surprised by liking this sandwich.  A keeper recipe for sure!

These were really good and I did add dill to the  mixture as well as sprinkled it on top - the only thing I didn't like was that as they sat out on the table (on a hot summer day - but was inside) the mixture melted and when you took a bite it often fell off in a gloop on your plate.  Next time I will make and then stick in the fridge until the very last minute.

I used a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Italian seasoning and it was way too salty to eat. I ended up dumping the whole thing.

I grew up on my grandmothers cucumber sandwiches with just mayo, but I will never do that again after making this spread! A little salt and pepper and I'm set! Love it!

I needed a vegetarian option for our wedding shower, and these pick up sandwiches were great.  I could hear people saying "wow, these sandwiches are really good".  I followed the recipe, but used white bread cut into little triangles.  It's a very light flavored little sandwich perfect for a tea party or shower.

These were wonderful! I've tried to recreate cucumber sandwiches on my own before, but they tasted nothing like the deliciousness I remembered. Until now, that is. I used low-fat cream cheese, mayo made with olive oil, and the homemade ranch dressing mix from this site. (I didn't use Italian dressing mix because I lacked some of the necessary spices to make that particular blend.) But the ranch worked wonderfully-I made it the night before and the flavor was perfect the next day. These sandwiches were cool, refreshing, light, and SO flavorful. I brought them to Bible study and they were a hit. Thanks for this recipe-it did not disappoint.  I will be making these again soon!

Loved these, and so did everyone at the party...I made about 60 and they were gone in a snap.  I wanted them to really be "sandwiches," so I topped them with another piece of bread spread with a bit of the cream cheese mixture.  Just used regular white bread and made them small.  So good!

If you use Party Rye they are the perfect size for the cucumber slices. I also prefer to use the English cucumbers.

I am getting ready to make these again for the 3rd time...per requests! Each time I have made them for large parties and now they have been talked about and I was asked to make them again for a group of 300 for an art showing. They really are delish. I do have to agree with a few things though, the full amount of dressing mix is too strong, you don't need the whole amount. Def. let sit overnight...just makes it even yummier. The dill is great sprinkled on top and the presentation is great! Definetly a keeper!

This is my new favorite recipe for its simplicity in ingredients, ease in putting together, its healthy, low-calorie benefits and the fact that it is so delectable it's practically addictive! Only because I did not have fresh dill weed to garnish on top, I put two teaspoons in the spread. A dollop of sour cream loosens the firmness and makes it easier to spread.

These are nice sandwiches. I used pepperage farms very thinly sliced white bread and thought it was perfect for these. I trimmed the crust and cut them into triangles. I also added the dill to the cream cheese...the dill is super important. At first, I thought the cream cheese mixture was too strongly flavored, but with just a thin smear of it on the bread with the cukes it was perfect.

These cucumbers were a nice touch to a birthday party i gave my daughter. Took other suggestions and mixed cream cheese and sour cream, with tablespoon of mayo. Used a package of dill flavored ranch mix from hidden valley. My husband like the spread on french baguette, I used rye as well.

I followed the recipe as written, except that I used a mini sliced loaf of rye bread. Everything else was perfect! They are so pretty and elegant looking on a plate.

I mixed in the seasoning according to what I thought was right. Didn't use near all the pkg. But makes for a pretty and tasty dainty.

Like the others suggested I used ranch mix. Also, I quaudrupled this recipe and didnt use quite as much mayo. I whipped up all nice and good in my lovely kitchen aid mixer...as it was 4am and i was not about to mix 4 stick of cream cheese by hand. The electril mixer made the texture of the cream cheese light and fluffy...perfect for spreading. The quadrupled amount made about 125 sandwiches. 

Received lots of compliments from guests when I made these.  This one's a keeper!

I've been making this recipe for years after it was given to me by a friend. I usually substitute the small cocktail pumpernickel or rye bread that you can find by the deli dept in the grocery store. These are always a big hit especially in the summer!

Made this to the T. I made two separate batches. One with Italian and one with ranch.   The ones with ranch went before the ones with Italian, so I know how I will make these again in the future.  People really ate them up too! I used just small loaves of french bread, and it held up really well.  I assembled them about 2 hours before the party, and they were not soggy at all.  I wonder how far out they could be prepared and hold up?  I will play with it a bit to see.  I will try fresh dill in the summer time as it is so pretty.

These were just ok.  I made them for an afternoon shower and I had a bunch left.  I did add a little seasoning salt to the top of them to spice it up and they were still just ok.

These are great, I put them on homemade gluten free french bread and oh so yummy.  I was hungry so only let the mix sit about 1/2 hour... So I'm sure they will be even better this evening!

Ooops.......I forgot to sprinkle on the dill, but these were still FANTASTIC!  I loved the flavor of the spread. Ignore the post that said these were bland, these were incredible!  But you really do need to let the spread sit overnight, so the flavors will mingle.  Yum yum....will make these again!!

These were very, very good. A very easy appetizer to make for a large gathering. Will definitely keep this recipe on hand! Also, I used english cucumbers which have fewer/more tender seeds and have less "afterburn" than a regular cucumber has. My husband liked them and he hates cucumbers!

These are great for summer. They aren't heavy and are refreshing. I served on a baguette sliced into one inch slices.

add own spices instead of dressing packet cuz it is too salty.

I did not like this recipe.  I should have known better because I generally do not like recipes that require packaged ingredients (like the salad dressing mix).  It tasted overpowering.

I made these for my Husbands' NASCAR party as a joke because they are so dainty. They went over VERY well and the guys Really enjoyed them and asked for them again for the next party. 

Made these for a baby shower and everyone raved about them. Big hit!

5+++  Easy and addicting! I could not stop eating this! I served it on those mini pumpernickel bread. I did use the dry Italian salad dressing mix and would not change a thing.

I have yet to see anyone who doesn't love this appetizer.  I spread the mixture onto cocktail rye, top with a slice of cucumber, and sprinkle with dill.  They look wonderful on a platter and are so light and delicious.  The spread itself is great as a dip for fresh veggies, too!  Yum-yum!!!  I think I'm going to have some right now!!!

These are the perfect finger food! They are so easy to make and they taste great. Instead of french bread I by the crustless bread. It makes them look spectacular without all the extra work. Sometimes I roll them up into sprials cut them in half crosswise and dip one side in dried parsley. It gives the a dainty touch.

Super easy.  I used the very small diameter french baugette bread - perfect size for one single cucumber slice.

I had to add an extra bar of cream cheese to make this edible.  It was entirely too strong with just one cream cheese bar - the Italian dressing mix  was just overpowering, but adding the extra cream cheese calmed it down a bit.

These were great! I doubled the recipe but only used half of the second packet of itialn seasoning.(it didnt need 2 full packets)I also chopped up 1 cucumber and mixed it in with the mix instead of putting a slice on top. Everyone loved it!

I made these for a girls Christmas party yesterday.  Everyone raved about them and took a copy of the recipe.  They are delicious!!!  I also used Ranch dressing as many of the others did and the Pepperidge Farm sandwich bread, the kind wrapped in white paper, cut off the crusts and into squares.  A great, refreshing change for carry ins, will definitely make again and again!!!

I used this recipe for a Christmas party and it was a great hit.  I was asked to make it again this year.

Loved this recipe! Much better than the traditional dill dip recipe that so many use. Had leftover spread and used it on pita sandwiches the next week with deli meat and fresh crunch veggies from the garden. None went to waste!

I made this for a friend's bridal shower and there were NONE left over! Everyone kept raving about how good they were, especially since cucumber sandwiches are generally so bland. All in all, i'd definitely make it again.

I love these and make them for all of my parties.  Good quality dill weed is a MUST.  I've tried on white (French, sourdough) and dark (rye, pumpernickel) - definitely prefer the whites for this recipe, though I love dark breads.

Absolutely addicting! Instead of the french bread we used regular white bread, removed the crust and then cut into triangles. All of the guests could NOT stop eating them. 

Oh. My. These are addictive! It's so simple to make and the taste is unbelievable! I made the cream cheese mixture (including about a tsp of dried dill) a couple of days before I made the sandwiches. I also added the sprinkle of dill to each sandwich. Thanks for the great reacipe.

I found this too salty and maybe too much mayo. I don't know... something seemed off.

Yummy! I made these for a school function and everyone liked them. I was even asked for the recipe a couple of times. I made them exactly as they were  posted and they turned out perfect. Definately a keeper, thanks!

Tastes like summer!  I shredded my cucumbers and squeezed them dry.  I mixed them with light cream cheese, 1/4 cup of light mayo, Italian dressing mix, fresh dill, and the juice and zest of 1/2 of a lemon.  It makes a great spread for a whole grain baguette.  Thanks for the idea!

These are so yummy and so easy to prepare.  I hosted a Longaberger show this afternoon.  Everyone loved them and I had a few requests for the recipe.  I followed the directions exactly.  This one will go in the recipe file.

way too strong, and I didn't even put the whole salad dressing packet in it.

My whole family and my daughter's friends (for tea party) LOVED this.  Great on pita bread too in kids' lunches.

This recipe was really tasty and refreshing for summer.  I didn't quite use the entire packet of italian dressing and needed another cucumber in order to use most of the dip mixture.  Very good!  Will definitely use this recipe again.

Excellent appetizer.  I followed the recipe exactly except I used all "lite" products.  My guests loved this and so did I! Update:  I used the cream cheese mixture to make deli pinwheels (tortillas filled with cream cheese, turkey, lettuce, onions, and green peppers) and everyone loved that appetizer as well!

Great and easy recipe. I have used it twice at brunches I have catered for friends. I used pumpernickle coctail bread both times and it was perfect.

Oh, these are great! What a fantastic spread. I found fresh cream cheese (as in no preservatives) and it tasted extraordinary. I was wondering if it was really necessary to mix it with mayonnaise, but I'm glad I did because after you get rid of the lumps with some viguous stiring, it gets a lovely cream consistency. The dressing powder and dill makes it delicious. I made this just for myself for dinner, so I spread it onto some sunflower seed blackbread and added lots of cucumber slices. So good! So easy! So cheap! So fast! I'm in love.

These sandwiches are excellent. I made them using low fat cream cheese and low fat mayo. Every last sandwich was gone by the end of the evening.

Delicious! I make something similar using slices of tomatoes in addition to the cukes, and use celery salt for seasoning. This is based on a sandwich I had in India, where they don't have cream cheese so they use yogurt.

I've been making this for years but this calls for too much mayonnaise.  You should only put in one heaping Tablespoon in otherwise it will be too much.  And I highly recomend using fresh dill sprigs.

I have been eating this for sooooo many years and have never grown tired of them. The only thing you guys are missing in our recipes/reviews are sliced tomatoes.  Tomatoes in this recipe are almost a must.

What makes this is the spread... and it doesn't just taste good with cucumbers, but all sorts of sandwiches.  I added a little bit more dill before I refrigerated it, and it was amazing.

This is a terrific recipe.  You can certainly experiment with different dry dressing mixes.  We tried a garlic and herb from Good Seasons.  It is VERY garlicky, but everyone loved them on mini potato rolls and everyone wanted the recipe, so I guess it worked.  Thanks.  Would definitely make it again.

I just used regular sliced bread out of convenience.  I took it to a potluck and it was the first dish to be finished off.  If I have leftover spread I'll use it on sandwiches or crackers.  It's easier to spread when soften or room temp.

I have been making this recipe for YEARS.  It is a favorite!  I use 1/3 cup mayo, 8 oz cream cheese, Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix, and cocktail rye bread.  The rye bread works really well with the dill and cucumber.  You may have diffiuculty finding the cocktail rye bread, some grocery stores only carry it during Christmas.  I also use English Cumcumber (in the wrapper).  They are the perfect size for the cocktail rye bread.

I brought this to a bridal shower and it was the first thing to go!! The mayo makes it creamier which I love. I just recommend serving it on cocktail pumpernickel bread... one inch slices seem way to thick. Otherwise, perfect as is!

This recipe was very good but a little bland.  I will try adding some celery salt, lawry's salt, or just plain salt along with the dill on top of the cucumbers next time.  Also I might try marinating the cucumbers in vinegar overnight too but otherwise I got a lot of compliments and passed out the recipe to many friends.  Thanks Heather

Really yummy!  I make a similar appetizer using party pumpernickel bread, the whipped cream cheese with chives in it, cuke, and topped with a dash or two of onion salt which is really good, but I like this recipe better.  Next time I think I'll toast the slices of french bread (I used the French baguettes) in the oven then let them cool before adding the cream cheese, cukes and dill.  Thanks for the recipe!

These were awesome! They were gobbled up so fast I didn't get any ( good thing I taste tested a few prior to the party ) they are so simple to make and were a big hit!

These were so good! I made a batch, and you are right, it really keeps in the fridge. I thought there is no way my husband and I are going to finish the entire batch, but how wrong I was! My husband ate it every single night until it was gone. I am making again this Sunday for a BBQ we are having. I thought my husband would be sick of it by now, but he actually requested it. Oh, and it was super EASY! Thanks so much!

Very YUMMY! I am eating these right now (and getting cream cheese on the keyboard!).  Because I am a dill lover I went ahead and added 1 tsp of dried dill to the cream cheese mixture and a little pinch of dried dill on top of each cucumber as a garnish.

Next time I make this (which will be soon) I will decrease the amount of the italian seasoning packet....it is just ever so slightly too salty.  I will probably use 2/3 to 3/4 of the dressing packet.

I made these for a shower and didn't have one left... they were a big hit!

Delicious!  The cheese spread gets "saltier" on the 3rd or 4th day from the dressing mix, but it is delicious, easy and great with cucumbers, and I added tomatoes, too!

Mmmm Mmmmm DELISH!!! My daughter wanted to make a ranch cream cheese mix for them so we did both, but the Italian Dressing one turned out much tastier. my sister didn't care for dill so I made one batch with the other without and she liked the dill ones better.  So the recipe untouched is what I use now. Thanks Kimbee100!

A friend made this for my bridal shower, with one small change of using greek cream cheese, and boy were they delicious!! Everyone raved about how they were so delicious! So, I've decided to give a go at them as well. I can't wait for the next six hours to pass, so I can enjoy the yummy cucumber sandwiches!

Used ranch packet instead of Italian seasoning.  Will add sour cream next time. Yields enough for 4 cucumbers and 2 loaves of pumpernickel.

I have made this recipe for years.  I prefer mixing 2 teaspoons of dill weed into the mixture just before serving.  I really like the flavor of the dill.  I also serve mine on French baguette slices.  Baguettes are just the right size for the cucumber!

I served these sandwiches at a Jewelery party that I hosted. They were delicious, everyone raved about them. Thanks to whoeversuggested them to me on the web site they are superb! Thanks for a great recipe and idea

I made this for my Mother's Day brunch, and was unsure how it would be received by the guys in the family. I should have doubled the recipe because it was a HIT!! The sandwiches were the FIRST to finish!! My mom said they reminded her of the ones she ate in England! Fantastic recipe!!

Made as written.... I used a french baguette vs. french bread with one cucumber slice on each piece.  Not only did I think they were delicious, but several people I made them for RAVED about them and asked for the recipe.  Excellent recipe, thanks!

They are good but even if you cut out seeds and layer cucumbers, the white bread still gets soggy. I'll look for maybe french baguette bread next time so the whole thing stays together. I sometimes use ranch dressing mix as well.

Oh my gosh, these are so good. I made them for a carry-in at work and they're still talking about how good they were! I would even make these just for myself to snack on, they're so good!

These sandwiches are DELICIOUS!  I served a slightly modified version as sandwich quarters, along with two other types of sandwiches, at my sister's bridal luncheon, and they were a huge hit!  I'll definitely be making them again.

Make early and refrigerate overnight! Only added 1/4 c sour cream to written recipe. Great on white bread squares and cocktail rye squares found in the deli section of your grocery store. Tried it with the package of dry Italian salad dressing mix and with a package of dry Hidden Valley ranch dressing. Either is great! It makes an awesome spread for a cucumber, tomato, and basil sandwich too!

Delish. I use light cream cheese and mayo and it is still just as great! I use English Cucumbers (longer, skinnier and wrapped in plastic). They have a thinner skin and less seedy goop!

I made these when a friend was coming over, however I did make some changes instead of the Italian mix I used fresh Tyme, oregano,&amp; basil combined about 1 to 2 tsp and 2 tsp of fresh dill. I added lemon juice to the cream cheese mixtute and it was delicious

This recipe is also on all recipes under "creamy dill cucumber toasties" where it also has many excellent ratings. I make these all the time, everyone loves them

Making these for a baby shower, didn't have the seasoning pack so I used the lemon juice, oregano, basil, parsley, and EVOO suggested by another reviewer.  Will be using dill weed on top and I like the idea about lemon pepper for something new so I may just try that too.  I thought pumpernickel bread would add a new flavor so I am using the little squares of that.  Will update this review after the shower with the results.  Cross your fingers for me! =)

Super fast to make especially if you have a food processor!  Literally takes like 5 minutes!  We make the spread and keep it in the fridge available for whenever we want a quick sandwich.  Just pop a cucumber in the food processor and it's all sliced in like 5 seconds and throw the sandwich together.  super fast and super delicious!

Cucumber Sandwiches III

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 35

Author : KIMBEE100

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