t's benedictine tea sandwiches

How To Make t's benedictine tea sandwiches

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  Step 1
  Peel cucumber; grate over a bowl, using a micro plane or fine grater.
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  Step 2
  Pour pulp and juice into a coffee filter placed in a small strainer over small bowl; gather ends of filter and gently squeeze and press to release juice into bowl.
• Step 3
  Measure 3 tablespoons cucumber juice into another small bowl. Discard remaining juice and pulp.
• Step 4
  Repeat process with onion for 1 tablespoon juice to add to cucumber juice.
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  Step 5
  To combined juices, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and 5 drops of green food color gel; stir and mix well; set aside.
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  Step 6
  Unwrap cream cheese, place in mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese well.
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  Step 7
  Gradually add juice, mixing until well incorporated and smooth.
• Step 8
  Cover and refrigerate (for up to one week) before serving.
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  Step 9
  To assemble sandwiches, cut each piece of crustless bread into 4 equal squares or 3 equal rectangles using a serrated knife.
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  Step 10
  Spread benedictine on each piece of bread.
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  Step 11
  Place 1/2 strip of bacon on half of the rectangles, or place 1/3 strip of bacon on 1/2 of the squares; place pickled cucumber slices on bacon, if using.
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  Step 12
  Place remaining pieces, benedictine side down, on pieces with bacon.
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  Step 13
  Cover and refrigerate until served. Serve cold or room temperature.
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  Step 14
  *Note: Link for quick pickles https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/moms-quick-pickles.html?p=1
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