CREAM CHEESE & BACON CUCUMBER BITES

Tasty Tuesday is BAAACK!! Of all the recipes I mentioned I was creating in my Fall Preview, this was the one that got the most buzz so I decided to showcase it first. Plus, it’s cucumber city in most local gardens and I’ve made these numerous times. It’s a great little app for parties and not loaded with tons of calories and fat. I like to serve them for lunches with croissant sandwiches. In fact, I am serving this very lunch to a friend coming over today. 

I think the yummy cream cheese gilling would make great little tea sandwiches too.

What You'll Need

CREAM CHEESE & BACON CUCUMBER BITES

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers

8 oz cream cheese, softened (I always use a 1/3 less fat)

1 cup Italian mix shredded cheese

2 crushed garlic cloves or 2 tsp minced garlic

2 teaspoons chopped chives

1-2 Tbsp Ranch seasoning

Salt  

1/2 cup bacon crumbles 

Directions

Wash the cucumbers very well and peel them in a zebra pattern. Cut the cucumbers into about 1-inch thick rounds. Using a small spoon, scoop out some of the cucumber pulp to form little cups. Combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic, chives, ranch seasoning and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix very well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Spoon the cheese mixture into the cucumber cups. Top off with some bacon crumbs.

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