Cucumber Boats
Cucumber Boats are a delightful and refreshing appetizer that will elevate any gathering. These crunchy, hollowed-out mini cucumbers are filled with a creamy mixture, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for parties, picnics, or casual dinners, these easy-to-make treats are low in calories but high in taste. You can easily customize the filling to suit your preferences, making them a versatile addition to your appetizer repertoire. Serve them chilled for an invigorating snack that will impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 mini cucumbers
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 chives (minced)
- Optional: crumbled cooked turkey bacon
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mini cucumbers; cut them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds gently using a small spoon and pat the insides dry.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each cucumber half generously with the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon and minced chives if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber boat (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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