Whenever we have people over I automatically start planning the menu. I generally start with the easy part, the desserts. Then I move on to the appetizers which more often then not include a selection of dips or hot appetizers. This time I was having friends over for an afternoon happy hour and since it's been so hot I wanted a light and cool appetizer. I didn't have many of those on hand so I was left searching for something.
I found a simple recipe for cucumber cups that sounded great. I had plenty of cucumbers from the farmer's market. The filling is a simple cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, and chives. The original recipe had bacon but I was looking for a purely vegetarian recipe.
These cups looked fancy and were so easy to put together. They crunch of the cucumber cups paired with the cheeses and herbs were wonderful. It is a great summer time appetizer and one to use when you don't have much time to prepare. I'm planning on making it again for Labor Day which just happens to be the theme of this weeks #SundaySupper. I think this would be the perfect appetizer for an end of the season Labor Day BBQ!
Cucumber Cups (adapted from Will Cook for Smiles)
2 large cucumbers
8 oz. of light cream cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 t. Italian seasonings
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1 T. fresh chives, chopped
1. In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic cloves, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Mix well then put in the refrigerator.
2. Wash the cucumbers then peel them in a zebra pattern. Cut the cucumbers into 1 inch thick slices. Using a spoon scoop out the middle of the cucumbers, leaving a thin slice of cucumber at the bottom and forming a cup.
3. Scoop the cheese mixture into the cups and sprinkle with the fresh chives. Serve chilled.
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These cups looked fancy and were so easy to put together. They crunch of the cucumber cups paired with the cheeses and herbs were wonderful. It is a great summer time appetizer and one to use when you don't have much time to prepare. I'm planning on making it again for Labor Day which just happens to be the theme of this weeks #SundaySupper. I think this would be the perfect appetizer for an end of the season Labor Day BBQ!
Cucumber Cups (adapted from Will Cook for Smiles)
2 large cucumbers
8 oz. of light cream cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 t. Italian seasonings
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1 T. fresh chives, chopped
1. In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic cloves, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Mix well then put in the refrigerator.
2. Wash the cucumbers then peel them in a zebra pattern. Cut the cucumbers into 1 inch thick slices. Using a spoon scoop out the middle of the cucumbers, leaving a thin slice of cucumber at the bottom and forming a cup.
3. Scoop the cheese mixture into the cups and sprinkle with the fresh chives. Serve chilled.
- Hibiscus Flower Margaritas from La Cocina de Leslie
- Cherry Bourbon Lemonade from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mint Sweet Tea from Supper for a Steal
- Pineapple soda floats from Healthy. Delicious.
- Hatch, Chive & Chevre Figs from Shockingly Delicious
- Grilled Corn Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from girlichef
- Cucumber Cups from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob from The urban Mrs
- Stuffed Baby Sweet Pepper from Country Girl In The Village
- Peach Salsa Nachos from Mama's Blissful Bites
- Grilled Peach Salad from Curious Cuisiniere
- Caramelized Onion Relish from What Smells So Good?
- Strawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chorizo and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers from I Run For Wine
- Spiced Honey Peach Muffins from Mess Makes Food
- Spicy Bacon Popcorn from Nik Snacks
- Sausage Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Deviled Eggs Stuffed With Garlic Guacamole from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
- Tortellini Caprese Salad from Webicurean
- Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Salsa from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Homemade Teriyaki from Juanita's Cocina
- Beer Brined BBQ Chicken from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Kansas City Barbecued Spare Ribs from The Texan New Yorker
- Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers from Table for Seven
- Red Wine Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese from Neighborfood
- Red, White & Blue Spicy Burgers from Daily Dish Recipes
- Deluxe Pizza Burgers from Foxes Love Lemons
- Stir-Fry Rice with Turkey Bacon and Eggs from Basic N Delicious
- Grilled Herb Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce from Magnolia Days
- Tropical Shrimp Kabobs from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Spicy Sea Scallop Skewers with Mint Yoghurt Sauce from Soni's Food
- Proscuitto & Spinach Macaroni and Cheese from Family Foodie
- Old-Fashioned Pineapple Up-Side-Down Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
- Egg Free Chocolate Mousse from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fresh Raspberry Bran Muffins from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Peach Cheesecake Crumb Bars from Chocolate Moosey
- Peanut Butter Cream Pie with a Pretzel Crust from Cookin' Mimi
- S'mores Brownies from Alida's Kitchen
- Ice Cream Granola Truffles from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Strawberries with Red Wine Reduction and Whipped Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Peach Kuchen {#Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Raspberry Lime Cupcakes from Treats & Trinkets
- Summer Berry Chocolate Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Peanut Butter Vegan Dreams from NinjaBaking.com
- Red, White & Blue Jello Parfaits from In The Kitchen With KP
- Moistest Ever White Chocolate Pound Cake with Fresh Orange Glaze from Eat, Move, Shine
- Caramel Brownies from Pies and Plots
- Red, White & Blue Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Dip Trio from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
These cups looked fancy and were so easy to put together. They crunch of the cucumber cups paired with the cheeses and herbs were wonderful. It is a great summer time appetizer and one to use when you don't have much time to prepare. I'm planning on making it again for Labor Day which just happens to be the theme of this weeks #SundaySupper. I think this would be the perfect appetizer for an end of the season Labor Day BBQ!
Cucumber Cups (adapted from Will Cook for Smiles)
2 large cucumbers
8 oz. of light cream cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 t. Italian seasonings
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1 T. fresh chives, chopped
1. In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic cloves, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Mix well then put in the refrigerator.
2. Wash the cucumbers then peel them in a zebra pattern. Cut the cucumbers into 1 inch thick slices. Using a spoon scoop out the middle of the cucumbers, leaving a thin slice of cucumber at the bottom and forming a cup.
3. Scoop the cheese mixture into the cups and sprinkle with the fresh chives. Serve chilled.
- Hibiscus Flower Margaritas from La Cocina de Leslie
- Cherry Bourbon Lemonade from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mint Sweet Tea from Supper for a Steal
- Pineapple soda floats from Healthy. Delicious.
- Hatch, Chive & Chevre Figs from Shockingly Delicious
- Grilled Corn Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from girlichef
- Cucumber Cups from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob from The urban Mrs
- Stuffed Baby Sweet Pepper from Country Girl In The Village
- Peach Salsa Nachos from Mama's Blissful Bites
- Grilled Peach Salad from Curious Cuisiniere
- Caramelized Onion Relish from What Smells So Good?
- Strawberry and Chicken Pasta Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chorizo and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers from I Run For Wine
- Spiced Honey Peach Muffins from Mess Makes Food
- Spicy Bacon Popcorn from Nik Snacks
- Sausage Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Deviled Eggs Stuffed With Garlic Guacamole from Sue's Nutrition Buzz
- Tortellini Caprese Salad from Webicurean
- Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Salsa from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Homemade Teriyaki from Juanita's Cocina
- Beer Brined BBQ Chicken from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Kansas City Barbecued Spare Ribs from The Texan New Yorker
- Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers from Table for Seven
- Red Wine Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese from Neighborfood
- Red, White & Blue Spicy Burgers from Daily Dish Recipes
- Deluxe Pizza Burgers from Foxes Love Lemons
- Stir-Fry Rice with Turkey Bacon and Eggs from Basic N Delicious
- Grilled Herb Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce from Magnolia Days
- Tropical Shrimp Kabobs from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Spicy Sea Scallop Skewers with Mint Yoghurt Sauce from Soni's Food
- Proscuitto & Spinach Macaroni and Cheese from Family Foodie
- Old-Fashioned Pineapple Up-Side-Down Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
- Egg Free Chocolate Mousse from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fresh Raspberry Bran Muffins from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Peach Cheesecake Crumb Bars from Chocolate Moosey
- Peanut Butter Cream Pie with a Pretzel Crust from Cookin' Mimi
- S'mores Brownies from Alida's Kitchen
- Ice Cream Granola Truffles from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Strawberries with Red Wine Reduction and Whipped Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Peach Kuchen {#Dairyfree} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Raspberry Lime Cupcakes from Treats & Trinkets
- Summer Berry Chocolate Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Peanut Butter Vegan Dreams from NinjaBaking.com
- Red, White & Blue Jello Parfaits from In The Kitchen With KP
- Moistest Ever White Chocolate Pound Cake with Fresh Orange Glaze from Eat, Move, Shine
- Caramel Brownies from Pies and Plots
- Red, White & Blue Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Dip Trio from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
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