Description
Delicate and creamy, these Mini Tea Sandwich Bites are perfect for brunches, baby showers, or afternoon tea. Soft sandwich bread encloses a flavorful, creamy vegetable filling, topped with crisp lettuce for a touch of freshness. Easy to make and even easier to love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, and corn)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp finely chopped chives or green onions
- ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional, for flavor and color)
- 10–12 slices of soft sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or multigrain)
- Fresh lettuce leaves
- Butter, for spreading (optional)
- Toothpicks or mini skewers for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, and seasoning. Mix until creamy and well combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Trim the crusts from each slice of bread for clean edges. If you like, lightly butter one side of each slice — this helps prevent sogginess. Cut each slice into squares or rectangles depending on your serving style.
- Spread a generous spoonful of the creamy veggie filling over one slice. Top with another slice of bread and press gently to seal. Insert a toothpick through the center and add a small piece of lettuce on top for a decorative and crunchy touch.
- Arrange the sandwiches on a platter. Cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to keep them moist and fresh.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetable filling based on your preferences.
- These sandwiches can be made a few hours in advance for convenience.
- For a spicier kick, add more chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg