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FANCY CUCUMBER SANDWICHES 
2 medium size cucumbers
1 tub whipped cream cheese spread
shaker of dill weed
1 or 2 packets of dry Italian dressing mix
1 pkg. rye or wheat cocktail bread

Wash cucumbers well. Using a fork, scrape down the cucumbers lengthwise leaving "stripes" all the way around. Slice the cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices or thinner. Set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese and dressing mix; combine well.

Using a butter knife, spread the mixture onto the individual slices of small cocktail bread (cocktail bread might be found in your deli section rather than the bread aisle, it's just a small and dense miniature version of bread).

Don't cake the slices with the mixture, just a thin layer concentrated in the middle of the slice.

Next, lay one slice of cucumber (per slice of bread) in the middle of the bread. Once done, shake a small amount of the dill weed onto the cucumber slice. Remember that dill is strong and a little goes a long way. Just one or two taps of your finger on the shaker should do it per slice.

The ruffling of the cucumber slices with the fork and the dill garnish really dress up this open faced appetizer. I always get raves about this at parties and requests for it at potlucks.

Just remember to cover them tightly because the bread will dry and the cucumbers will get wilted if left out too long. It's a good idea to do some preparation work the night before, but leave the slicing of the cucumbers and the assembly of the sandwiches for the last minute.

Submitted by: Sara Henley

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Fancy Cucumber Sandwiches
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 LoveToEntertain (Maryland) says:
These were great! I made a batch for a baby shower and got rave reviews. A friend of mine liked them so much she asked for the recipe to take them to a wedding shower. Thanks!
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 Marsha Franco (Ohio) says:
Try adding dry minced onions to the cream cheese mixture. It's delicious! I've made these alot for bridal & baby showers. Really a hit with the ladies especially! You can also omit the Italian dressing mix from the cheese spread and just sprinkle it lightly on top of the cucumber. Looks pretty and not quite as strong tasting. I've made these the night before and put them in layers in an air-tight plastic container. They've been fine the next day and not soggy. The flavors are blended and taste even better! Yummy!
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 Vickie Johnson (United States) says:
I love this recipe and bring it to our Woman's Club Holiday Tea. When I add the dill, I put fresh dill on top of the cucumber and use a red tooth pick to hold it in place. It is perfect for the Christmas Holiday.
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 Winnie (Illinois) says:
Spread a thin layer of butter on bread before cream cheese mixture. This will keep the bread from getting soggy. I shake a little paprika on top, also. Makes a pretty garnish with the dill. A few sprigs of parsley around the plate makes it perfect!
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 Tracy (Indiana) says:
I made this for a Mother-Daughter Tea for Girl Scouts. HUGE HIT!!

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