Quick Herb and Cheese Finger Sandwiches with Mustard Mayo

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Delicate finger sandwiches layered with cream cheese, fresh herbs, and a tangy mustard mayo, an effortless and elegant picnic snack. This British-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs white sandwich bread, cream cheese, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 British cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
  2. Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tsp lemon zest until creamy and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese herb mixture on one side of 4 slices of white sandwich bread with crusts removed.
  4. Step 4: Layer thin slices from 1 small cucumber evenly over the cream cheese on the 4 slices.
  5. Step 5: Spread the mustard mayo mixture on one side of the remaining 4 bread slices and press these mustard mayo sides onto the cucumber layers to form sandwiches.
  6. Step 6: Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into 3 finger-sized rectangles for easy picnic serving.
  7. Step 7: Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to pack for your outdoor meal.

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