Stuffed cucumber bites is an easy and satisfying appetizer everyone loves.
With New Years Eve coming soon, I think an easy, tasty hors d’oeuvre that can be made quickly and will feed your many guests is in order. This is tasty and so easy, you will love it. You just need to squeeze the cream cheese from a piping bag (like this one linked here), into the hollowed out cucumbers! It will look like you spent a lot of time preparing this, but it is really simple. The finished product is Stuffed Cucumber Bites!
MaryJo gives this a two thumbs up! And she’s the primo taste expert.
History of Stuffed Cucumber Bites
So, we were asked to bring a small appetizer to a party. And the party was on a houseboat that our friend has at our old marina and she lives on the boat full time. (So did we until we sold our boat and moved on land)! Laurie always has a big crowd of people on her boat and the party goes way past my bedtime! Anyway, I made a double batch of stuffed cucumber bites and people loved them. They are not gut filling so you can eat several, but still have room for the meatballs in gravy and the little wieners drenched in sweet BBQ sauce that other people brought. Know what I mean? I love potluck appetizers and this one is a winner. And I did eat a couple little wieners.
Stuffed cucumber bites are something I will be bringing to the big games. Really easy and delicious.
If you don’t particularly like cucumbers, use 1 inch pieces of tender celery, You know, the inside pieces that are not as chewy as the outside stalks. (Save those for cooking with)! Just square off the bottom on the celery a little so it will stand up. Either way, these easy appetizers are winners.
Surprise your friends and family by bringing a great tasting and delicious looking party treat! Just make sure that you make enough for everyone.
Here’s the simple recipe…
STUFFED CUCUMBER BITES
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers , peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick and hollowed with a melon baller
- 8 oz block cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Halved grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Peel and slice cucumbers to 3/4 thick.
- With a melon baller, cut out center portion of the cucumber
- Mix the cream cheese, mayo, hidden valley ranch mix and salt in a bowl.
- Place in a pastry bag with a rosette pipette end
- Pipe cucumber slice with cream cheese to 1/2 inch above cucumber
- Stand a halved grape tomato in the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle with chives or parsley to garnish
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can I make these a day ahead of time?
Hi Virginia. It would be best to make them the same day. I’m afraid that the cucumber and cheese would dry out and not be as appetizing looking.
I have made them a day ahead of time, they are still delicious, but put them on a tray that doesn’t have a flat botom (like a broiler pan) because the cucumbers will lose SOME of their moisture, and you don’t want them to be sitting in water, and also, keep covered in the fridge …otherwise, making them the night before works out fine too
Thanks for the tip Debra…The cukes will sweat some overnight. And for sure keep them covered, like with plastic wrap.
Everyone loved them, and thought it took a long time, but it was literally 15 mins. I used what was left of the ranch packet and sprinkled over the tops when they were assembled for extra flavor.
Hi Carine….Glad everyone liked them. Good idea with the remainder of the ranch packet!
My mind is whirling thinking of all the ways to modify this yummy recipe with different toppings, green or black olives, piece of shrimp, black beans, chunk of chicken, pepperoni,,,,,and on and on. Love it!
I added crabmeat….excellent! Thx for base ingredients
Hi Terry…that is genius! What flavor the crabmeat would add, I’m doing this! Thanks.
I tried a melon baller, a small one, and it was still too big, so I used one of my son’s plastic baby spoons and it worked like a charm! I also added just a touch of finely shredded sharp cheddar to the top, then the tomato and chives, and it gave it just a little extra pop of color.
Thanks for the comment Billie. The cheddar would give a nice flavor boost!
These are absolutely lovely. My daughter loves cucumbers and tomatoes, so this is the perfect combo! Pinning and stumbling this! <3
Just got done making these for a New Years Eve Party this evening. However, I substituted the mayo & ranch dressing for chive & onion cream cheese, and they are DELISH!!!
How many did the recipe make?
Hi Terri, You should have enough filling to make 18 to 20 bites.
Yummy stuffed cucumber bites.
Very creative! Great way to have cucumbers.
The Steaming Pot has a current post to look at…http://www.steamingpot.com/coconut-curry-leaves-chutney/
Going to make for memorial day. Refreshing snack
Thank you
I’ve got to try this
These look yummy!
I’ll remember these appetizers for my next party, easy and tasty! Thanks
Niels @ Have Another Bite has a current blog post to look at…http://www.haveanotherbite.com/finnish-blueberry-pie-mustikkapiirakka/
IM TRYING THIS AT MY NEXT PARTY .
A must try
Sounds good and good for you!
Thank you for great recipe
delish!! thanks for posting
fantastic and fast.
What delicious and healthy appetizers.. these are just so perfect after the indulgent Christmas I just had!
Thalia @ butter and brioche has a current blog post for you to check out…http://www.butterandbrioche.com/dark-chocolate-and-salted-caramel-truffle-tart/