Mini Sandwiches Party Platter (Printable)

Bite-sized sandwiches with cheddar, cucumber, tomato and cream cheese - quick to assemble for parties and picnics.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices sandwich bread, white or whole wheat

→ Fillings

02 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
04 - 2.8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese
05 - 2.8 ounces sliced ham or turkey, optional
06 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
08 - 4 lettuce leaves, washed and dried
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - Fresh herbs, such as chives, dill, or parsley, finely chopped, optional
11 - Small pickles or olives, optional

# Method:

01 - Arrange bread slices on a clean cutting board.
02 - Evenly coat each bread slice with mayonnaise or softened cream cheese using a spreading knife.
03 - Layer sliced cheddar cheese and optional ham or turkey on some bread slices. On others, arrange cucumber, tomato, and lettuce. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
04 - Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
05 - Gently compress each sandwich and neatly trim edges to remove crusts if desired.
06 - Divide each sandwich into quarters, choosing either square or triangular shapes.
07 - Arrange mini sandwiches on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs, pickles, or olives if preferred. Serve promptly or cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate until serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These sandwiches are easily customizable, so you can please picky eaters and stun adventurous ones at the same time.
  • They come together in under 20 minutes, which has saved me from culinary panic more than once.
02 -
  • If you rush and skip drying the veggies or bread, soggy sandwiches creep up fast—don’t take shortcuts here.
  • Letting cream cheese come fully to room temperature means spreadable bliss and no torn bread.
03 -
  • If you chill the sandwiches briefly, they’re easier to slice without squishing.
  • Swapping in flavored cream cheese adds depth—herb, black pepper, or sun-dried tomato are favorites.

Go Back