C’est La Cuisine: Tea Sandwiches
Prep: 25 minutes
The theme was spring so the first thing that came to mind was flowers and berries. Then a picnic and that lead us here: British High Tea. High tea has finger food that is meant to be easy to consume and often you see it depicted with sandwiches, scones, and mini treats. Here are a couple sandwich options! Makes about 8 slices each.
Ingredients
Egg Salad Sandwich
4 slices potato or white bread
3 eggs
1 1/2 tbls yellow mustard
2 tbls mayo
Handful of watercress (arugula works too)
Cucumber Sandwich
4 slices potato or white bread
1 small cucumber
2 tbls herb and onion cream cheese (or to taste)
Prep
Egg Salad Sandwich
Set a pot of water to boiling and add the eggs to hard boil around 8-12 minutes
Remove from water and run under cold water and let chill before peeling
Peel eggs fully
Cut in half and remove whites and yolks
Add the yolks to a small bowl with the mustard and mayo
Use a fork to smash and stir together. Adjust mayo and mustard to make creamier or dryer
Shred whites and add to bowl mixing all together
Spread onto 2 slices of potato bread
Top with arugula and close with two more slices of bread
Slice into 4 triangular pieces
Serve
Cucumber Sandwich
Slice cucumber into thin slices
Take 2 slices of bread and layer cucumber pieces onto it
Spread cream cheese over other 2 slices
Combine to make a sandwich
Slice into 4 triangular pieces
Serve
Afterthoughts
These are fast and so fun to make and just as fun to eat. Small finger sandwiches are a great lunch or snack and can be fun for any age. Impress with a snack board or get fancy and serve in a tiered tray with tea and treats.
