Keto Homemade Cucumber Sandwiches

Keto Homemade Cucumber Sandwiches are refreshing and light. These sandwiches are prepared quickly in only twenty-seven minutes in total, so they get prepared very quickly. This sandwich uses keto bread, which is made with almond flour, as a base to prepare these sandwiches. The keto bread has a layer of cream cheese, herbs, deli meat, and cucumber to prepare the delicious sandwich. This sandwich is used as a breakfast or light lunch, but you can also make these sandwiches for a picnic or parties in the summertime to have a refreshing experience. These Keto Homemade Cucumber Sandwiches contain lots of dairy, so you either can’t make these sandwiches or avoid using dairy-free products, as it might change the taste of these sandwiches.

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STATS:

• Caloric content: 140 kcal
• Time for preparation: 15 mints.
• Portion size: 1 sandwich
• Time for cooking: Twelve minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Overall duration: 27 minutes
• Course: Snack & Lunch
• Diet: Keto
• Portion: 6

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Bowl
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Knife
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

KETO BREAD:

• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp. cream cheese
• One cup almond flour
• One big egg
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp. salt

FILLING:

• 1 large cucumber
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. fresh dill
• Salt and pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• It is used to create the fathead dough by binding it and also provides the chewy texture.

CREAM CHEESE:

• We make use of cream cheese to provide a smooth and soft dough.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• It is used to make the keto-friendly bread, and it also provides a nutty taste.

CUCUMBER:

• We use cucumber to prepare these sandwiches as it adds crunchiness and freshness to them.

HERBS:

• We use fresh herbs like chives or dill to boost the herb flavor in the sandwich.

CREAM CHEESE:

• It is used to make a smooth and rich filling.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

DOUGH:

1. Heat the oven to around three-seventy-five degrees F.
2. Apply the parchment to a tray.
3. We can melt down the mozzarella & cream cheese for ninty seconds.
4. Mix the baking powder, egg, salt, & almond flour in the cheese to form the dough.
5. We can separate the dough into equal portions, shape the fat squares or circles, and bake for twelve minutes.

FILLING:

1. We can mix mayonnaise & herbs along with cream cheese.
2. Then apply the cream cheese mixture on half of the cool slices of bread.
3. Place the cucumber slices on the cream cheese layer and sprinkle salt & pepper & place another slice on it.
4. Cut the sandwiches in half or in four parts & serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• We can pair this sandwich with keto tomato basil soup.
• Serve this sandwich along with olives & pickles.
• We would place smoked salmon slices in sandwich to get protein.
• You can include boiled egg slices in this sandwich for protein addition.
• Serve these sandwiches on a party platter along with keto finger foods.

TIPS:

• We dry the slices of cucumber with a paper towel to avoid damp sandwiches.
• Cool down the dough for some time to shape it easily.
• Make the fun shape with a cookie cutter to prepare sandwiches
• Include some deli meat like turkey or ham in this sandwich for the protein content.
• It is best to prepare fresh sandwiches to keep the bread slices soft.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• It is best to consume freshly made sandwiches; though you can put bread and filling in separate containers and stock them for 2 days.

FREEZER:

• Avoid freezing the filing as the cucumber will release water, and just stock the bread slices for two months.

FAQs:

Can I use coconut flour to make this bread?

• It is best to make the bread with almond flour, but if you are using coconut flour, then reduce the quantity to a quarter cup and modify the egg quantity.

Will I prepare dairy-free sandwiches?

• We can prepare dairy-free sandwiches by utilizing dairy-free alternatives.

How to prevent bread from sticking?

• We can place the parchment paper or silicon mat on the tray to prevent bread slices from sticking.

Will I include some veggies in these sandwiches?

• We can include some spinach, avocado, lettuce, or radish slices in these sandwiches.

Can I prepare the sandwiches before the time?

• We can prepare these sandwiches in time and store them according to the above-mentioned criteria.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric content: 140 kcal
Potassium: 90mg
Net carbs: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Overall carbs: 3g
Portion size: 1
Sodium: 220mg
Serving: 6