Game Day Cucumber Party Ryes Recipes

PARTY RYE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and dressing mix.
• Spread on slices of party rye bread, then top with cucumber slices.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PARTY RYE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brown sausage and ground beef.
• Chop in skillet till in fine pieces.
• Drain.
• Add tabasco and Velveeta cheese and mix until melted.
• Spread on the small party rye bread.
• Bake at 300 degrees until hot, usually 10-15 minutes.
• These are easy to prepare in advance.
• freeze then, when needed pop them into the oven for impromptu parties.

CUCUMBER SANDWICHES I

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix whipped cream cheese and dry Italian-style dressing mix. Spread equal portions of the mixture on slices of the cocktail rye bread. Top each with a slice of cucumber.

GAME DAY CUCUMBER PARTY RYES

Steps:

• 1. Mix dip mix with cream cheese, 1 tsp. dill, cracked pepper and sour cream. Spread on party rye slices. Top with a cucumber slice (or Roma tomato slice). Sprinkle with dry dill weed.
• 2. Top with additional toppings, if desired.
• 3. ***Instead of cucumber slices, I sometimes also make half with a slice of Roma Tomato for an attractive party platter.

PARTY RYE HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix cheese, olives, onions, and mayonnaise (just enough mayo to get to spreading consistency).
• Spread mixture on slices of rye bread (not too thin).
• Place bread on baking sheet and bake in hot oven until cheese melts, about 5 -7 minutes.
• Devour! But be careful -- it will singe the roof of your mouth if you're not careful. (;.

PARTY RYE CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Combine dry dressing mix and cream cheese.
• 2. Spread a think spread on each slice of party rye bread.
• 3. Top with 1 thin slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill weed.
• 4. Chill before serving to blend flavors.

CUCUMBER PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Prepare cucumber by peeling and grating. Press out water from cucumber.
• In a medium bowl stir softened cream cheese with mayonnaise until fluffy.
• Add grated onions, cucumber and salt. (If filling is made ahead and refrigerated, allow to get to room temperature before preparing sandwiches.).
• Spread filling onto 7 slices of bread and top with 7 bread slices. Crust maybe be trimmed, if desired. Cut into quarters.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY ITALIAN CUCUMBER/ RYE BREAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Slice the cucmber into thin slices and set aside.
• Allow cream cheese to come to soften and then mix the dry italian dressing mix into the softened cream cheese.
• Refreigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
• Spread 1 tsp of cream cheese mix onto a slice of party rye and top with a cucumber.
• Bet you can't eat just one!

CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Thinly slice the cucumbers approximately 1/8 inch thick or less. I usually use the larger slices first, to completely cover the bread.
• Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice of rye bread. Top with a slice of cucumber.
• Lightly sprinkle each one with seasoned salt (be careful not to overdo it or they will be too salty), then just a dash of black pepper.
• May be eaten immediately if you prefer, however best if allowed to chill in the refrigerator before serving.

EASY CUCUMBER PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and dried dill in a bowl until creamy and smooth.
• Cut crusts from bread slices; cut sliced bread into decorative shapes (such as rounds or flowers) with cookie cutters. Spread each piece of bread with cream cheese mixture and top with a cucumber slice. Top each canape with a few fresh dill leaves.