Shamrock Tea Sandwiches

by Liz

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

1 sm. onion, peeled and quartered
1 lg. cucumber, cut into chunks
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp. salt
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash cayenne powder
3 drops green food coloring

INSTRUCTIONS

In a food processor or blender, chop onion and cucumber 3-5 seconds. Scrape sides of processing bowl or blender with a rubber spatula. Process again 3-5 more seconds. Remove vegetables and drain well. Add remaining ingredients to drained cucumber-onion mixture. Stir to blend, chill slightly. Spread on thin sliced wheat and white bread, cut into shamrock shapes with a cookie cutter.

CHEF COMMENTS

1 batch is enough to spread two 16 ounce loaves of bread. Very pretty served on a dark green plate lined with a lace paper doily.

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