Its just two ingredients (plus bread).

It feels like I did something, but just barely.

Its got a bright crunch from the cucumber, adding some veggie action to your meal.

1-minute cucumber sandwich sliced in half and on a plate

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Then theres the spread of choice, which adds flavor and creaminess (and possibly protein).

Then theres the bread, a delicious filler if there ever was one.

Over the years, Ive perfected my cucumber sandwich.

1-minute cucumber sandiwch ingredients

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It takes about a minute to prepare, and it is satisfying every single time.

Heres how to make it.

Spread each slice of bread with about a tablespoon of cream cheese.

halved 1-minute cucumber sandwiches on a plate next to a cutting board with sliced vegetables and a opened tub of Tilamook Cream Cheese

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Stack the cucumber up on one side, then sprinkle with salt and pepper (if desired).

Place the other slice of bread on top, cream cheese-side down, and slice the sandwich in half.

A Note on Cream Cheese

The cream cheese is key here.

Youre only using two items to fill this sandwich, so youd better make them good.

Theyre so rich and flavorful that you dont need anything else.

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This cucumber sandwich needs no accompanimentits perfect just the way it is.

But sometimes I toss in other ingredients because I have them lying around.

Here are some of my favorites: