Description
These Tomato and Cream Cheese Sandwiches are a delightful combination of creamy, herbed cream cheese, fresh tomatoes, and optional accoutrements like basil and lettuce, all sandwiched between slices of whole grain or white bread. Perfect for a quick snack or a light lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices of whole grain or white sandwich bread
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 to 3 ripe tomatoes (sliced thin)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Butter or lettuce leaves for layering (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with chopped chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Lightly toast the bread if desired. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise (if using) on one slice of each sandwich. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on the other slice. Layer thinly sliced tomatoes evenly over the cream cheese. Add fresh basil, lettuce, or a touch of butter if desired.
- Finish and Serve: Top with the second slice of bread, cut in halves or quarters, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For tea sandwiches, trim the crusts and cut into small triangles or squares.
- Use heirloom or cherry tomatoes for color and flavor variety.
- Can be made ahead and chilled for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
