Curried Cream Cheese and Chutney Party Sandwiches 🥪
Overview:
- Name: Curried Cream Cheese and Chutney Party Sandwiches
- Category: Spreads
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Nuts, Roast, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy
- Servings: 24 appetizers
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 207.8 per serving
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chutney
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
- Additional butter for spreading
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beat cream cheese, butter, and margarine together with an electric mixer until creamy. |
| 2 | Add curry powder, minced garlic, chutney, and 1 cup of chopped pecans to the mixture, beating until well blended. |
| 3 | Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly on half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches. |
| 4 | Trim the crusts off the sandwiches, then cut them in half diagonally to create smaller triangle-shaped sandwiches. |
| 5 | Spread additional butter on the outer edges of each sandwich, then roll them in the remaining chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly coated. |
| 6 | Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or store the sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator, covered with damp paper towels, until ready to serve. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 207.8
- Fat Content: 17.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Cholesterol: 34.1mg
- Sodium: 213.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.1g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 3g
Tips:
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Experiment with different types of chutney for varying flavor profiles.
- For added texture, try using toasted pecans.
- These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, making them ideal for parties and gatherings.
