Cream Cheese Sandwich
by Tarla Dalal
cold cream cheese sandwich | cream cheese sandwich recipe | veg cream cheese sandwich | with 15 amazing images.
This cold cream cheese sandwich is everything you could ask for – filling, refreshing, tasty! An intelligent combination of juicy and crunchy veggies with cream cheese, herbs and spices, makes this sandwich an enjoyable treat.
Looking for a quick tiffin box recipe that your kid would just fall in love with? We have a perfect cold cream cheese sandwich that can be had for breakfast, evening snack and can even be packed and taken out while travelling.
The method of making cream cheese sandwich is really very quick and easy, as it is a cold sandwich which does not require cooking, toasting or grilling and also is time efficient. Firstly to make the cream cheese stuffing in a deep bowl take ready made cream cheese, add chopped and deseeded tomatoes you can add any vegetable of your choice. If you are going to pack the sandwich do not add watery vegetables and stick to the recipe. Add bell peppers, mixed herbs, chilli flakes for some spicy hint which can be adjusted according to your preference of spice also add basil leaves for a refreshing flavor or you can also use parsley. Mix well and you are good to go. Next, trim the slices of bread and apply butter on each bread. Spread the portion of mixture on the buttered bread slice and cover it with another bread slice facing downwards, cut it and our veg cream cheese sandwich is ready to be relished.
cold cream cheese sandwich is also very easy and quick to make, and uses common ingredients that you will surely find in your refrigerator, so you can make it anytime hunger strikes. Both kids and adults will love this veg cream cheese sandwich.
You might also like other yummy sandwiches like the Tomato and Cucumber Open Sandwich and Vegetable Cheese Sandwich with Honey Mustard Dressing.
Enjoy cold cream cheese sandwich | cream cheese sandwich recipe | veg cream cheese sandwich | with detailed recipe photo and video below.
Cream Cheese Sandwich recipe - How to make Cream Cheese Sandwich
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Makes 4 sandwiches
To Be Mixed Into A Filling
3/4 cup readymade cream cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped and deseeded tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
2 tbsp chopped basil leaves
salt to taste
Other Ingredients For Cream Cheese Sandwich
8 bread slices
4 tsp butter for spreading
For cream cheese sandwich
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- Trim the sides of all the bread slices and apply ½ tsp of butter on each bread slice.
- Put a portion of the prepared filling on a buttered bread slice, and spread it evenly. Cover it with another bread slice with the buttered side facing downwards.
- Repeat step 3 to make 3 more {span class="bold1"}cream cheese sandwiches{/span}.
- Cut each {span class="bold1"}cream cheese sandwich{/span} diagonally into 2 and serve.
Cream Cheese Sandwich video by Tarla Dalal
Cold vegetable sandwiches
- Sandwiches and rolls are my favorite on the go snack. They can be as simple as a Cucumber Cheese Sandwich as wholesome as a Club Sandwich. Cold sandwiches are sandwiches which do not require any grilling or cooking, most stuffing/filling can be made prior and stored in the refrigerator. Just before serving, you can assemble and enjoy a quick sandwich. Like cold cream cheese sandwich| cream cheese sandwich recipe | veg cream cheese sandwich | then here are some other cold sandwich recipes from our website :
Cream cheese sandwich filling
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To prepare filling for our cream cheese sandwich, in a deep bowl, take readymade cream cheese.
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Add finely chopped and deseeded tomatoes. You can make use of any veggies of your choice like cucumber, boiled corn, grated cabbage, purple cabbage,beetroot or carrots etc. But, if you are planning to pack this cream cheese sandwich for picnics or lunch then avoid adding watery vegetables and stick to the recipe. Also, in case you are using boiled corn or grated cucumber then remove all the water to prevent the cream cheese from turning runny.
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Add finely chopped capsicum. We have used all three variants viz, red , yellow and green.
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Sprinkle dried mixed herbs. This sandwich recipe is versatile as you can make use of any herbs or veggies of your choice.
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Also, add some dry red chilli flakes for a spicy hint.
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Add 2 tbsp of chopped basil leaves to give a refreshing flavour. Also, you can make use of parsley or cilantro as a substitute.
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Season the filling with salt. Usually cream cheese contains sufficient amount of salt in it so, be careful and add salt only for the veggies.
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Mix well and we are good to go!
How to make cream cheese sandwich
- To make cold cream cheese sandwich | cream cheese sandwich | veg cream cheese sandwich | divide the filling into 4 equal portions. Keep aside.
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Place the bread on a chopping board and trim the sides of all the bread slices. Removing the crust is an optional step. You can make use of any variety of bread like Multigrain Bread, Bread Loaf, or Whole Wheat Bread. You can also lightly toast the bread before using if you like a crunchy crust.
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Apply ½ tsp of butter on each bread slice.
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Put a portion of the prepared filling on a buttered bread slice and spread it evenly.
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Cover it with another bread slice with the buttered side facing downwards.
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Cut each vegetarian cream cheese sandwich diagonally into 2 and serve.
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Repeat step 3 to 6 and make 3 more Indian style cream cheese sandwiches.
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Tips for cream cheese sandwich
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Use of fresh bread slices is a must for this recipe.
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Basil leaves can be replaced with parsley or cilantro as a substitute.
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Usually cream cheese contains sufficient amount of salt in it so, be careful and add salt only for the veggies.
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You can pack this sandwich in an aluminium foil and enjoy it while travelling.
| Energy | 496 cal |
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 29.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 76.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 572 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 7.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 184.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 3.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 347.8 mg |
| Sodium | 465 mg |
| Potassium | 56.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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What herbs did you use? I have no idea what to use. Would love some advice!
nice
I had tried this but used hung curd and cheese mixture instead of cream cheese. But the taste was awesome
pls tell me shall we replace cream chees with mayonnaise
Please tell which brand cream cheese shd I buy? I am getting only cream pack of amul
Can we use toned milk to make cream cheese
I Love cream cheese and when a lot of other ingredients like bellpeppers, tomatoes and herbs are added this sandwich was just mouthwatering. Definitely a try for all the cheese lovers.