Southern Cucumber Sandwiches: A Classic, Fresh, and Elegant Southern Tea-Time Favorite

white sandwich bread — thin-sliced bread works especially well

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

A note about the cucumbers

English cucumbers are an excellent choice because they generally have fewer seeds and thinner skins than standard slicing cucumbers.

If you’re using regular cucumbers, peel them if the skin is thick or bitter, and remove the seedy center if it seems particularly