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Fresh Smashed Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwich Rolls

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A light, refreshing, and easy-to-make summer snack featuring smashed cucumbers mixed with creamy, tangy cream cheese, rolled in soft sandwich bread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers (preferably English or seedless), smashed or lightly mashed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • Optional: thinly sliced radishes or fresh mint leaves for added crunch and freshness

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel cucumbers if desired. Place in a bowl and lightly smash with a fork or potato masher until broken down but still chunky. Let sit for 5 minutes to release juice.
  2. Place smashed cucumbers in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  4. Fold drained cucumbers gently into the cream cheese mixture, keeping some texture.
  5. Trim crusts off each bread slice. Flatten each slice slightly using a rolling pin or hands to make rolling easier.
  6. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cucumber cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice. Add optional radish slices or mint leaves if desired.
  7. Roll each slice tightly but gently into a cylinder. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and meld flavors.
  8. Unwrap rolls and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or keep chilled until serving.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from cucumbers to avoid soggy rolls. Use soft bread for easy rolling. Chill rolls before slicing to help them hold shape. Cream cheese can be softened in microwave for 10 seconds if needed. Variations include using vegan cream cheese and gluten-free bread.

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