Cucumber Tomato Bites with Creamy Parmesan Herb Spread

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
• 1 bunch curly parsley
• 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat all ingredients for herb spread until smooth and creamy. Set aside while you prep the cucumber and tomatoes.

2. 2

   Gently hollow out a small scoop of the cucumber slices with a melon baller. Spoon herb spread on top of cucumber slices. Or, spoon herb spread into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip, and pipe on top. Top each bite with one tomato half and a small leaf of curly parsley.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. 4

   Enjoy!