Tea Sandwiches

You can’t have a tea party without tea sandwiches.

When I decided to have a tea party bridal shower the first thing that got added to the menu line up was tea sandwiches.    A tea sandwich is an important part of any tea party menu.

Afternoon tea was originally begun by the Seventh Duchess of Bedford  in 1840 as a way to fill the rather large gap between lunch and dinner which was served around 8 p.m.  The sandwiches are just filling enough to prevent overindulgence in the scones, cream, and cakes that were served afterwards.

The cucumber sandwich is a mainstay for any tea party.  I decided to dress my cucumber sandwich up a bit by adding some sun dried tomatoes into the traditional cream cheese mixture on light rye bread.

How to Make Cucumber Sandwiches

After filling my sandwiches I then wrapped them in some plastic wrap and put them back in the refrigerator to allow them to set up a bit.  It makes for easier cutting.

A tea sandwich is always served without crust and then cut into small dainty pieces that can be eaten with one hand.

Both sandwiches were a delicious and disappeared fast. I am a total fan of afternoon tea and thing it is definitely a tradition from our British forefathers that we should all adopt!

Other yummy tea party food:

• Victoria Sponge Cake
• Cornish Pasty
• White Chocolate Raspberry Mini Bundt Cakes
• Orange Poppyseed Mini Bundt Cakes

5 from 2 votes

Tea Sandwiches

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes

Cucumber Sandwiches and Mini Sun Dried Tomato & Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches.

serves: 32 tea sandwiches

Prep:30 minutes minutes

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Total:30 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

Cucumber and Sun Dried Tomato

• ▢ 1 C sun dried tomatoes chopped
• ▢ 1/2 C parmesan cheese
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tsp olive oil
• ▢ 1/3 C fresh oregano
• ▢ 1 t dried basil
• ▢ 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
• ▢ 1/2 C sour cream
• ▢ 2 cucumbers
• ▢ 1 loaf of light rye bread
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

Cranberry Chicken Salad

• ▢ 2 c. cooked chicken diced
• ▢ ½ c. dried cranberries
• ▢ 1/3 c. cup pecans
• ▢ 3 green onions sliced
• ▢ Mayonnaise
• ▢ White bread slices

Instructions

Cucumber and Sun Dried Tomato

• Beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add all ingredients except for cucumbers together.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread cream cheese mixture on bread.
• Place cucumber slices on top and top with bread.
• Cover and chill before cutting.
• Remove crust and cut into four squares or triangles.
• Makes about 32 tea sandwiches (4 to a slice of bread)

Cranberry Chicken Salad

• In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add just enough mayonnaise to moisten. Cover and chill to blend flavor.
• Spread enough chicken salad mixture on one of the slices to make a thick sandwich. Cover with second slice of bread.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
• Trim off bread crusts and cut into triangles or squares.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) Sodium: 63mg (3%) Potassium: 168mg (5%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 197IU (4%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 39mg (4%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.

Course:Appetizer

Cuisine:English

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