These Keto Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese and Cherry Tomato have a creamy texture and refreshing flavor. We prepare these bite-sized appetizers with cucumber, full-fat cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cherry tomatoes. These bite-sized appetizers contain approximately 68 calories and 2.3 g net carbs. These bite-sized appetizers require only 15 minutes to prepare. This Keto Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese and Cherry Tomato recipe is perfect for appetizers, healthy snacks, brunches, lunch boxes, family gatherings, picnics, holiday parties, potlucks, and summer entertaining. You can prepare the herbed cream cheese filling in advance and refrigerate it for 2 days, then assemble the bites just before serving for maximum freshness. You can serve these cucumber bites with Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Avocado Egg Salad, Parmesan Crisps, or Cauliflower Mash.
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STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Overall yields: 8
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cooking Method: No-Cook
TOOLS:
- Cutting board
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Serving platter
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cucumbers
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- Black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp dill
- 1 tsp chives
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt
- 8 cherry tomatoes
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CUCUMBER:
- We use cucumber because it provides a refreshing crunch and serves as a sturdy base for the bites. As a substitute, you can use zucchini slices or celery rounds.
CREAM CHEESE:
- We utilize full-fat cream cheese because it creates a rich, creamy filling with a tangy flavor. Instead, you can use mascarpone or whipped goat cheese.
SOUR CREAM:
- Sour cream adds a smooth texture and slight tanginess to the filling.
MAYONNAISE:
- We add mayonnaise to make the filling extra creamy and flavorful. As a replacement, you can use avocado mayonnaise.
FRESH HERBS:
- Fresh parsley, dill, and chives provide bright flavor and aroma to the filling. Instead, you can use fresh basil, thyme, or cilantro.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- Cherry tomatoes add freshness, sweetness, and vibrant color to the bites. As a substitute, you can use mini bell peppers or roasted red peppers.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Rinse and slice the cucumbers into half-inch-thick rounds.
- We scoop out a small portion from the middle of all the slices to prepare a shallow well.
- Stir the pepper, cream cheese, salt, sour cream, oregano, mayonnaise, onion powder, parsley, garlic powder, dill, and chives in a dish till smooth.
- We pipe the cream cheese mixture on all the cucumber slices.
- Garnish all bites with a 1/4 of a cherry tomato.
- Chill for almost for twenty minutes and then serve.
TIPS:
- Completely dry the cucumber slices and then include the filling.
- We utilize fresh herbs for a perfect flavor.
- Refrigerate the cream cheese mixture and then pipe for a neater presentation.
- You can assemble just before eating to keep the cucumbers crisp.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
APPETIZERS:
- Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Parmesan Crisps
- Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Salami Roll-Ups
MAIN DISHES:
- Grilled Chicken
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Bunless Burgers
- Lemon Herb Salmon
- Steak Bites
SIDE DISHES:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Green Beans
- Zucchini Fries
- Broccoli with Cheese
SNACK BOARD:
- Cheese Cubes
- Mixed Olives
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pork Rinds
- Beef Jerky
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store these cucumber bites for two days in a covered box.
FREEZER:
- Cucumbers will get watery after defrosting; thus, we do not advise storage of these bites.
FAQs:
Could we prepare these cucumber bites earlier?
- Yes, you can make these cucumber bites six hours beforehand and then chill them.
May we omit the mayonnaise?
- Yes, you can skip the mayonnaise so the filling will remain creamy without using it.
Will we utilize dried herbs?
- Yes, you can use 1/3 of the quantity of fresh herbs.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 68 kcal
Sodium: 165 mg
Net Carbs: 2.3 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Sugar: 1.5 g
Fat: 6 g
Protein: 2.2 g
Serving Size: 3 cucumber bites
Total Carbs: 3 g