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Protein-Packed Benedictine Tea Sandwiches

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These Protein-Packed Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a quick, fresh, and satisfying snack combining creamy cottage and cream cheese with crisp cucumbers and fresh herbs, perfect for light lunches or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk green onion, finely minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of small-curd cottage cheese and 4 ounces of softened cream cheese. Blend with a hand mixer or fork until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, 1 finely minced green onion, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and mix well.
  3. Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds about 1/8 inch thick. Pat slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  4. Trim the crusts off 8 slices of sandwich bread. Lightly toast if desired to prevent sogginess.
  5. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cottage cheese mixture evenly on each bread slice. Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer over the spread. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika over the cucumber.
  6. Top with a second slice of bread, press gently, and trim the sandwiches diagonally into triangles or rectangles.
  7. Refrigerate the sandwiches for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and the sandwiches firm up.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for a smoother blend. Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Pat cucumber slices dry to prevent soggy sandwiches. Chill sandwiches before serving for best flavor and texture. Assemble shortly before serving to maintain freshness. Optional additions include cayenne, smoked paprika, or fresh mint leaves.

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