Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites with Everything Bagel Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Everything Bagel seasoning, to taste
- Dry ranch dressing mix, to taste
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cucumber:
- Rinse and dry the cucumber.
- Slice the cucumber into ¼ inch thick rounds and set aside.
- Make the Cream Cheese Spread:
- In a small mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
- Sprinkle in Everything Bagel seasoning to your liking (start with 1 teaspoon and adjust as you taste).
- Add a bit of the dry ranch dressing mix (about ½ teaspoon), and mix well until fully combined.
- Taste the mixture, and if you’d like a stronger ranch flavor, add more ranch dressing mix as desired.
- Assemble the Bites:
- Take a cucumber slice and spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Place a halved cherry tomato on each cream cheese-covered cucumber slice.
- Season & Serve:
- Sprinkle a touch of salt and pepper on top to enhance the flavor.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a refreshing, cool snack!
These Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites are the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and savory, with a little kick from the Everything Bagel seasoning. They’re great as a quick snack, appetizer, or even a fun dish for parties!