Easy Loaded Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Cucumber Rounds
A quick and easy snack featuring fresh cucumber slices topped with creamy cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning, perfect for entertaining or a light bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium English cucumber, washed and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 8 ounces (225 grams) softened cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
- Zest of half a lemon (optional)
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumber thoroughly under cold water. Trim off the ends, then slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Place the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if not already softened. If desired, mix in lemon zest, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Using a small spoon or spreading knife, dollop about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese on each cucumber slice and spread gently to cover the top surface evenly.
- Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of everything bagel seasoning over each cream cheese-topped cucumber slice.
- Optionally, refrigerate the assembled rounds for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and cream cheese firm up slightly.
Notes
Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture. Soften cream cheese before spreading to avoid tearing cucumber slices. Assemble just before serving or chill briefly to keep cucumber rounds crisp. Variations include adding smoked salmon, herbs, or spicy elements like sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber round
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 1
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