Tuesday, April 3, 2012

APPETIZERS AND DIPS - STUFFED CUCUMBERS



Stuffed Cucumbers Recipe
Stuffed Cucumbers Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + draining
  • Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (3 ounces)neufchatel cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash paprika
  • French salad dressing, optional
Directions
  • Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place seeds and pulp in a colander. Sprinkle with salt; drain for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; mix well. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of the drained pulp. Spoon into cucumber shells; sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving.
  •  Add to the cream cheese mixture ½ tablespoon of French dressing for color and added flavor.
  • You can also cut the stuffed cucumber in 4/5 pieces and serve together with some other appetizer.

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