Savory finger sandwiches are the perfect finger food for parties. This fun sandwich themed twist on a charcuterie style board can feature any of your favorite sandwich recipes, but of course, there are some tea sandwich classics you cannot forget.
Whether you are enjoying the classic cucumber sandwiches found on any tea sandwich board or a delicious egg salad or chicken salad your guests are going to leave these small bites of dainty sandwiches.
The best part about finger sandwiches is that you can make them ahead of time so they are ready for the next day. This is a great option when planning a busy party, shower or an afternoon tea party where you want to prep some food ahead of time.
These little sandwiches are perfect for a bridal shower or baby shower. Not only does a tea party make an adorable theme idea for either of these events but they also give you the option of making most of your food ahead of time which is always a positive when hosting. They are also great for any traditional tea parties you might find yourself having. A tea party themed birthday party is also another occasion where you can find making finger sandwiches in advance to be quite helpful.
These simple recipes are easy to follow and the best ways to serve your guests your favorite tea sandwich recipes.
This was inspired by my Finger Sandwich Board on this site, and pairs well with these Crab Rangoon Cups.
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Ingredients
- white bread slices
- tuna
- sweet onion
- mayonnaise
- eggs
- parsley flakes
- english cucumbers or cucumber slices
- cream cheese
- fresh dill
See recipe card for quantities and step-by-step instructions.
Instructions
- Step 1: To make the egg salad tea sandwiches bring a pot of water to a boil. Once the water begins to boil, add the eggs. Boil 13-14 minutes. Peel and use an egg slicer to slice the eggs. Mix with mayonnaise and parsley flakes.
- Step 2: To make the tuna salad, add the tuna to a bowl. Dice the sweet onion and add in with the tuna. Add in the mayonnaise and mix well.
- Step 3: To make the cucumber tea sandwiches, chop the dill. Combine cream cheese and fresh dill. Slice the cucumber. Spread the herbed cream cheese mixture onto the bread and then add the slices of cucumber.
- Step 4: Once the sandwiches are assembled, slice the crust off of each sandwich. You are then going to vertically cut each sandwich into four equal pieces or cut diagonally in half into small triangles. Assemble your finger sandwiches on a plate and serve or save for later.
Hint: for the best quality sandwich, use fresh slices of bread. I typically like to try and find a sandwich bread that is on the fluffier side, especially when making in advance because when stored correctly, you don't lose the fluffiness of the bread when its time to serve the finger sandwiches.
Substitutions
- Bread - use gluten free bread instead of white bread to make this recipe gluten free
- Sandwich filling - use any sandwich filling flavor preferred, the ones I have included are suggestions based on my favorites
- Vegetarian - only serve the egg salad and cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches
Variations
- Pumpernickel - replace white bread with pumpernickel bread for some fancy and elevated sandwiches
- Deluxe - add additional veggies to the sandwiches such as tomatoes or lettuce
- Kid friendly - make some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to add to the spread for any kids present at the event these finger sandwiches are being served at
Equipment
To make these recipes, you will need three medium mixing bowls and a mixing spoon. A sharp knife or sharp serrated knife and cutting board are also helpful. To arrange the finger sandwiches, it is helpful to have a charcuterie board.
Storage
Storage is the most important part because when making the sandwiches ahead of time, we want to keep them as fresh as possible. It is important to make sure the sandwiches are being stores in an airtight container so that the bread does not become stale from the air. They can also be stored in a resealable plastic bag, but it is important to make sure no air gets trapped in the bag. If you are only making the sandwiches a couple hours in advance, prepare your presentation of the sandwiches and cover with plastic wrap to keep the sandwiches fresh.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
For the freshest option, make the filling to the finger sandwiches ahead of time and assemble the sandwiches right before serving.
FAQ
I suggest making these sandwiches 1-2 days ahead of time. I wouldn't make them any sooner than that because they will get stale.
Yes, this can be a fun way to add a festive and fun twist on the food for a themed party or shower. To do this, assemble the sandwiches are then use a cookie cutter to create the shapes of the sandwiches.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with these traditional english tea sandwiches:
📖 Recipe
Finger Sandwich Appetizers
Equipment
- Knife
- Platter to Serve Sandwiches on
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 2 packets tuna
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
Egg Salad
- 3 eggs hard boiled
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Cream Cheese Cucumber
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 cucumber sliced thin
Instructions
- To create the egg salad bring a pot of water to a boil with the eggs in it. Once the water begins to boil, set a timer for 15 minutes. This will hard boil the eggs perfectly. Peel and use an egg slicer to slice the eggs. Mix with mayonnaise and parsley flakes.
- To create the tuna salad, add the tuna to a bowl. Dice the sweet onion and add in with the tuna. Add in the mayonnaise and mix well.
- To create the cucumber sandwich, chop the dill and mix with the cream cheese. Slice the cucumber. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the bread and then add the slices of cucumber.
- Once the sandwich is assembled, slice the crust off of each sandwich. You are then going to vertically cut each sandwich into four equal pieces. Assemble your finger sandwiches on a plate and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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