OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE AND BABY CUCUMBER

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Fika is a traditional daily Swedish coffee break where people gather to enjoy their coffee with a bite to eat. Open-faced sandwiches are a part of daily life all across Scandinavia, particularly in Norway. The prep time does not include 1 hour cooling time. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softenened
1 scallion, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finally chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, snipped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely snipped (extra for garnish)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch table salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
crispbread crackers or european rye bread, to serve
baby cucumber, thinly sliced, to serve
optional: smoked salmon and very thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, scallion, parsley, chives, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Reserve a small amount of fresh dill for garnish. Mix until everything is evenly distributed. Cover and chill the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on a crispbread cracker or rye bread (best if lightly toasted). Repeat until all of the cream cheese mixture has been used.
  • Top with cucumber slices, and sprinkle with reserved fresh dill. Eat immediately!
  • Variation: Instead of baby cucumbers, top the herbed cream cheese mixture with smoked salmon and red onions.

Shonuar Islam
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These sandwiches are the worst thing I've ever seen.


Pethias Masauso
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I would never eat these sandwiches.


Juanita Villarreal
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These sandwiches sound gross.


shrabonti MISTRY
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I don't like the look of these sandwiches.


Savage FAM Gaming
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This recipe seems too complicated for me.


Abdalla Jaka
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe.


chibest nwazuruike
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I'm not a fan of open-faced sandwiches, but these look pretty good.


Zainab Bibi
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These sandwiches sound interesting. I'll have to give them a try.


DaReal Grill
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I'm not sure about the combination of cucumber and cream cheese, but I'm willing to try it.


Saudi Arab
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These sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dinesh Bishwokarma
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I'm always looking for new and easy sandwich recipes. These sandwiches fit the bill perfectly.


Dangme TV
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover cucumber. They're also a healthy and satisfying snack.


George k
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I love the simplicity of these sandwiches. They're easy to make and they're always delicious.


All About Cricket
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These sandwiches are delicious and refreshing. The herbed cream cheese is the perfect complement to the crisp cucumber.


karl benonz
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I've made these sandwiches several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or snack.


Makgala Letsele
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different herbs and toppings to create different flavor combinations.


Mss Pity
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber, but I actually really enjoyed these sandwiches. The herbed cream cheese is delicious and the cucumber adds a nice refreshing touch.


Afaque Ali
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These sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or snack. They're easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the creamy herbed cream cheese and the crunch of the baby cucumber.


NAIM 69
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the ease of preparation. I will definitely be making them again.


Boy dance Boy
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These open-faced sandwiches were a delightful and refreshing treat! The herbed cream cheese was flavorful and creamy, and the baby cucumber added a nice crunch and freshness. I especially enjoyed the combination of flavors and textures in each bite.