Lox And Cream Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers Recipes

LOX AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Using a potato peeler, make stripes on the outside of each cucumber by peeling down the length of the cucumber, leaving every other section intact.
• Cut off the ends of cucumber and slice into 1-inch rounds.
• Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds and inner flesh from the top 2/3's of each cucumber slice to create a tiny bowl in each piece of cucumber(DO NOT scoop all of the way through); Set aside.
• In a bowl, combine equal parts cream cheese and sour cream.
• Mix in salmon, shallots, lemon juice, salt and pepper, combining thoroughly.
• Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag with a star 8 tip.
• Pipe the filling generously into each cucumber section.
• Garnish with sprig of dill.
• As an alternative, use red pepper cream cheese.
• Enjoy! ;).

STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place seeds and pulp in a colander. Sprinkle with salt; drain for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; mix well. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons drained pulp. Spoon into cucumber shells; sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with French dressing if desired.

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Remove ends from cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller, remove seeds from both halves.
• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, olives and chives. Blend until well mixed.
• Stuff each cucumber half with the cheese and reassemble halves, pressing together gently.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Cut into ¼ inch slices to serve.

LOX AND A SCHMEAR, EMERIL-STYLE

Steps:

• Make Dilled Cucumbers:.
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Prepare Lox and a Schmear:.
• Place cream cheese, capers, parsley, lemon juice, salt(if using), and pepper in a small bowl and mix to combine.
• Place 2 slices of the salmon in a cross pattern on a flat surface.
• Place 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the cross.
• Fold the flaps over to form a package approximately 2x2" wide.
• Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Spread each bagel half with softened butter or margarine.
• Place the package on a bagel half and top with 2 Tablespoons of filled cucumbers and red onion.
• Top with the other half of the bagel and make a sandwich.