These cucumber bites appetizers a great addition to any party menu. Crunchy cucumbers are filled with a savory, dill cream cheese mixture, then topped with grape tomatoes and sprinkled with pepper. They’re easy to make and delicious to eat.
For more great appetizer ideas, check out our cheese ball recipe, cold crab dip and 7 layer dip.
Cucumber Bites
I’m completely obsessed with these colorful little appetizers. They make a fun, bite-sized addition to any party food table. I’ve served them for birthday parties, baby showers, and even game day gatherings.
APPETIZERS: Deviled Eggs | Crack Dip | Shrimp Dip
Cucumber Bites INGREDIENTS:
You will need:
- 2 cucumbers
- 12 cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced fine
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Black pepper for garnish
Substitution Ideas:
SOUR CREAM: You could also substitute the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt in this recipe, if you’d like.
TOMATOES: You could also top with red bell peppers.
GARNISH: You could top with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or chives as well. If you like a little kick, you could add finely chopped jalapeno or crushed red pepper flakes.
VARIATIONS: Cucumbers are the perfect base for lots of yummy toppings. You could also top with: buffalo chicken dip, hummus, egg salad or tuna salad.
How to Make Cucumber Bites
STEP ONE: Wash, peel and slice the cucumbers into half-inch slices discarding the ends. Remove a little of the center of the cucumber with a small measuring spoon making a divot in the cucumber.
STEP TWO: Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing until smooth and creamy. Add dill, garlic, and Italian seasoning and mix until combined.
STEP THREE: Place the filling into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each cucumber.
PRO TIP: No piping bags? Fill a sandwich baggie and clip the corner off!
STEP FOUR: Slice the tomatoes in half and place a piece onto each cucumber filling. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve.
How to Store THIS APPETIZER:
- IN THE FRIDGE: You can make these ahead of time and chill until you’re ready to serve. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a day.
- IN THE FREEZER: I would not recommend freezing cucumber bites.
I hope you enjoy these tasty little cucumber bites soon!
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HOT: Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket | Buffalo Meatballs
SLIDERS: Ham & Cheese | Buffalo Chicken | Cheesesteak
HEARTY: Chili Dogs | Chili Cheese Fries
Cucumber Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 12 cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced fine
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Black pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Wash, peel and slice the cucumbers into half-inch slices discarding the ends.
- Remove a little of the center of the cucumber with a small measuring spoon making a divot in the cucumber.
- Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and ranch dressing until smooth and creamy.
- Add dill, garlic, and Italian seasoning and mix until combined.
- Place the filling into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each cucumber.
- Slice the tomatoes in half and place a piece onto each cucumber filling.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and serve.
Love these! A crisp, refreshing treat that is easy to make.