Make St. Paddy’s Day spread green with envy
Freshen up your St. Patrick鈥檚 Day menu with easy, light sandwiches inspired by the traditional color of the festivities. These open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for get-togethers with friends and family.
Layered with a smooth cream cheese and mozzarella mixture then topped with crisp cucumber and a stem of green bell pepper, these St. Patrick鈥檚 Day Sandwiches are easy and cute, which makes them a fan favorite at nearly any green gathering. They鈥檙e also sprinkled with lemon juice to add a little acidity and create a nice, light bite.
Plus, this recipe is quick to make. When you鈥檙e in a rush to get everything on the table for the party, it鈥檚 easy to throw together and get on the platter in next to no time.
The sandwiches pop off the plate with their bright, seasonal garnishes. While sure to attract attention and have your loved ones asking, 鈥淲here did you get this idea?鈥� they鈥檙e also an easy way to sneak a few vegetables into your kids鈥� diets.
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St. Patrick鈥檚 Day Sandwiches
Yield: 8 sandwiches
8 ounces plain cream cheese spread, softened
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt
4 English muffins
24 slices cucumber
8 thin slices green pepper
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lemon juice
Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
In bowl, mix cream cheese spread, mozzarella cheese and salt well.
Split English muffins in half. Cut each muffin half into shamrock shape.
Spread cheese mixture over each muffin half.
Place three cucumbers on each 鈥渟hamrock,鈥� one on each 鈥渓eaf.鈥� Use green pepper slice as stem. Place cilantro leaf on top of each sandwich.
Sprinkle sandwiches with lemon juice and add lemon slices, for garnish, if desired.