How to Make Tea Party Sandwiches (Puerto Rican Version) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tea party sandwiches are a classic addition to any afternoon gathering or formal event. These dainty and delicious finger sandwiches are perfect for serving alongside a pot of hot tea or freshly brewed coffee. There are countless variations of tea party sandwiches, each with its own unique flavors and ingredients.

In this recipe, we present a Puerto Rican twist on the traditional tea party sandwich. Puerto Rican cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and this version of te...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce (such as Cheez Whiz®)
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento peppers with liquid
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise-style sandwich spread with chopped sweet pickle
  • 15 slices white bread
  • 15 slices whole wheat bread
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley, or to taste
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 30 sandwiches

  • Place luncheon meat cubes, processed cheese sauce, pimientos, and sandwich spread in a blender; pulse to blend into a smooth mixture, stopping often to scrape down blender sides. Transfer spread to a bowl.
  • Spread the mixture onto 15 slices of white bread; top each with a slice of whole wheat bread. Press sandwiches together lightly and cut off crusts. Slice sandwiches in half diagonally to make triangles; sprinkle sandwiches with parsley flakes and top each sandwich half with a piece of sliced cucumber.
  • Nutrition

    340 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 1228mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 252mg