- 3 – 4 Cucumbers
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese – softened
- 1 T. Mayonnaise
- 2 T. Onion – grated
- 2 T. Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese
- 1 c. Bacon – fried, finely chopped
- Parsley
Cut ends off of cucumbers. Cut cucumbers in half. Core out the centers. Stand cucumbers on paper towels to drain for 20 minutes. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-inch slices. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Italian salad dressing mix, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Stir in bacon. Fill cucumber slices with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until serving time.
Serves 32
Recipe by: Bonnie Mortimer, Mount Pleasant
Finalist – Melons/Cucumbers
2008 Pennsylvania “Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious” Vegetable Recipe Contest