Tea Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Tea Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 thin slices white bread; 10 thin slices whole wheat bread; 10 thin slices pumpernickel bread; butter or margarine; 1 large cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup chopped fresh watercress, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked ham; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons salad dressing; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; fresh edible flower, fresh dill weed, radish slices, if desired

Servings: persons

10 thin slices white bread
10 thin slices whole wheat bread
10 thin slices pumpernickel bread
butter or margarine
1 large cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh watercress, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked ham
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons salad dressing
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
fresh edible flower, fresh dill weed, radish slices, if desired

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Cut breads into shapes with 2- to 3-inch cookie cutters (or remove crusts from breads and cut each slice into triangles or squares).
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Spread butter over white bread shapes; top each with cucumber. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and watercress until well blended. Spread over pumpernickel bread shapes. In another small bowl, mix ham, parsley, mayonnaise and mustard until well blended. Spread over whole wheat bread shapes.
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Arrange sandwiches on serving platter. Garnish with edible flowers, fresh dill weed or radish slices. Store in refrigerator.
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Make the Most of This Recipe.
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Purchasing.
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Edible flowers add a touch of elegance to these mouthwatering morsels. You'll find them in the produce section of specialty food stores.
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Success.
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Use a variety of cookie cutter shapes to turn these tea sandwiches into the hit of the party!

321

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 thin slices white bread, 10 thin slices whole wheat bread, 10 thin slices pumpernickel bread, butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Tea Sandwiches falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tea Sandwiches

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Variations & substitutions

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