Finger Sandwiches Recipe
These Finger Sandwiches are perfect from a lunchbox to a special occasion like a high tea, baby shower, wedding shower or party.
Equipment
Ingredients
PB&J Sandwich
Make 6 Finger Sandwiches
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons jam
- 2 slices of white bread
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Makes 4 Finger Sandwiches
- 3 slices of white bread
- ¼ cup mayo
- ⅛ cup Yellow Mustard
- cheddar cheese 2 slices (if using pre-sliced cheese)
- 4 slices of deli ham
- green leaf lettuce
Cucumber Sandwich
Makes 4 Finger Sandwiches
- 1 medium English cucumber thinly sliced ⅛” thick.
- whipped cream cheese 4-6 tablespoons
- 2 slices of white bread
- fresh dill for garnish
Egg and Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Makes 8 Finger Sandwiches
- 1 cup egg salad (4 large eggs, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped chives, ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard, ⅛ teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste)
- ½ cup smoked salmon
- 1 heaping tablespoon of capers
- green leaf lettuce
- 4 slices of light rye bread
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Makes 4 finger sandwiches
- ½ cup pimento cheese (store-bought or this recipe) 4 ounces shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese, 1 ounce pimento peppers, coarsely chopped, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, pinch cayenne pepper, dash of Worcestershire sauce, Kosher salt freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices of white bread
- 4 green stuffed olives for garnish
Strawberries and Cream Sandwich
Makes 6 finger sandwiches
- 1 pint of strawberries sliced ¼” thick
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup cool whip if frozen you can leave it out on your counter for 15 min or until it has softened for easy mixing.
- 4 slices of white bread
- Mint leaf garnish
- 2 ” heart shaped cookie cutter
BLT Sandwich
Makes 4 finger sandwiches
- 2 slices of bacon fried
- Green leaf lettuce
- ½ cup grape tomatoes quartered
- ¼ cup of mayo
- 1 Tablespoon Chives
- 2 slices of white bread
- 2 ” round cookie cutter
Turkey Pesto
Makes 4 finger sandwiches
- 4 slices of turkey
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese divided.
- 4 teaspoons of green pesto
- 1 tomato sliced
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
Instructions
PB & J Sandwich
- Cut the crusts off of each slice and roll flat with a rolling pin.
- Spread 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter on each slice.
- Spread 1 Tablespoon of jam on each, leaving about ½” of space at the end to give room for it to spread as you roll it.
- Roll into a log towards the edge where you left space.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into thirds for a total of 6.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup mayo with ⅛ cup mustard.
- Spread 2 to 3 teaspoons of the mayo-mustard mix on all 3 slices.
- Begin assembling your sandwich in this order: bread, 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, lettuce, second slice of bread with the mayo-mustard side face down.
- Spread another 2-3 teaspoons of the mayo-mustard mix on the second slice you just placed.
- Add another layer of cheese, ham, and lettuce, and top with the remaining slice of bread.
- Place 4 toothpicks in each quadrant of the sandwich; this will help secure it while you slice.
- With a sharp knife, cut the crust off on each side, then cut into 4 equal squares.
Cucumber Sandwich
- Spread 2-3 Tablespoons of cream cheese on each slice of bread.
- Place 4-5 cucumber slices in a row for a total of 3-4 rows, and top with the remaining slice of bread.
- With a sharp knife, cut the crust off of each side, then cut into 4 equal squares.
- Garnish with a little bit of fresh dill.
Egg and Salmon Sandwich
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of egg salad, ½ cup smoked salmon, and 1 heaping Tablespoon of capers.
- Divide the egg salad between two slices of bread, top with lettuce and place the top slice of bread.
- Place 4 toothpicks in each quadrant of the sandwich; this will help secure it while you slice.
- With a sharp knife, cut the crusts off of each sandwich, then cut into 4 equal squares or rectangles (depending on the shape of your bread), for a total of 8.
Pimento Sandwich
- Spread ½ cup pimento cheese on a slice of bread, add top slice.
- Pierce a green olive with a toothpick for a total of 4, and place in each quadrant of the sandwich.
- With a sharp knife, cut the crust off of each side, then cut into 4 equal squares.
Strawberries and Cream Sandwich
- In a medium bowl, gently fold the whipped cream cheese and Cool Whip together until combined, set aside.
- Using the heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut 3 hearts out of each slice for a total of 12.
- Use a knife or the back of a spoon to spread 1 Tablespoon of the cream cheese-Cool Whip mixture onto each heart (all 12).
- Place a layer of strawberries and top with another heart.
- Lastly, garnish with some mint leaves.
BLT Sandwich
- Using the cookie cutter, cut 4 rounds out of each slice of bread (you should be able to get about 4, but that will depend on the size of your bread).
- Divide bacon by breaking each slice in half and then half again for 8 small pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ½ cup grape tomatoes, ¼ cup of mayo, and 1 Tablespoon of chives.
- Spoon 1 Tablespoon of the tomato-mayo mixture, scooping up about 4 pieces of tomato, and spread onto 4 rounds. Spread a thin layer of any remaining mayo onto the top sandwich rounds.
- Next, add a layer of lettuce, tomato-mayo mixture, lettuce, and 2 small bacon pieces.
- Place the top piece of bread and secure it with a toothpick.
Turkey Pesto Sandwich
- Spread 1 Tablespoon of whipped cream cheese on each slice of bread, followed by 2 teaspoons of pesto.
- Assemble by layering with slices of tomato and turkey, then place the top piece of bread.
- With a sharp knife, cut the crust off of each side, then make two diagonal cuts to get 4 equal triangles.
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