Holiday Star Cucumber Bites (Printable Version)

Crisp cucumber rounds adorned with creamy spread and vibrant pepper garnish, ideal for celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large cucumbers
02 - 1 small red bell pepper
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Dairy

05 - 7 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Pantry

07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Wash and slice cucumbers into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut a star shape from the center of half the rounds and set aside the cutouts for garnish.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Finely dice the red and yellow bell peppers.
04 - Spread or pipe a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each whole cucumber round.
05 - Sprinkle each bite with diced red and yellow bell peppers and fresh dill.
06 - Top each bite with a cucumber star cutout or additional garnish as desired.
07 - Arrange bites on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and serve
  • Light and refreshing appetizer
02 -
  • Use fresh cucumbers for the best taste and texture
  • Stars cut from cucumbers can be used as garnish or eaten separately
03 -
  • Use a sharp star-shaped cutter for clean shapes
  • Refrigerate bites before serving to help them set
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