Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning powder
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 large English cucumber (approx. 14 oz)
  • 1 loaf (16 oz) white sandwich bread
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

  1. Slice the English cucumber into rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline. Lay slices on a paper towel, sprinkle with kosher salt, and let sit for 5 minutes. Pat the tops firmly with another paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat with a rubber spatula until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Fold in the ranch seasoning powder and black pepper until the mixture is a uniform pale ivory color.
  4. Spread a generous, even layer of the ranch mixture from edge to edge on the bread slices to create a moisture barrier.
  5. Layer the dried cucumber slices in an overlapping pattern on the spread. Close the sandwiches and use a serrated knife to remove crusts and cut into fingers or triangles.