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cucumber cream cheese bites Picnic Idea

Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites Picnic Idea for Refreshing Fun

Try these Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites for a refreshing picnic idea that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with low-fat or fat-free cream cheese.
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Use light mayo to reduce calories.
  • 1 tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix Homemade ranch seasoning can be used.
For the Bites
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Choose firm cucumbers.
  • 1 baguette Mini Baguette Can substitute with crostini.
  • 1 tsp Dill Weed Seasoning Fresh dill can also be used.

Equipment

  • electric hand mixer
  • Sharp Knife
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites Picnic Idea
  1. Slice the mini baguette into ½-inch thick rounds.
  2. Wash and slice cucumbers into ¼-inch thick rounds.
  3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix to cream cheese and blend until combined.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the baguette slices and top with cucumber rounds.
  6. Sprinkle dill weed seasoning over each bite and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make the cream cheese mixture a day in advance for better flavor, and assemble just before serving for maximum freshness.

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