Tea Party Sandwiches (Puerto Rican Version)

Health score
2%
Tea Party Sandwiches (Puerto Rican Version)
30 min.
30
140kcal

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Looking for a fun and unique twist on traditional tea party sandwiches? Look no further than this Puerto Rican-inspired version, which brings together a delightful mix of savory and tangy flavors. The combination of luncheon meat, processed cheese, pimientos, and a mayonnaise-style spread creates a rich and creamy filling, perfect for spreading on soft white and whole wheat bread. The addition of sliced cucumber and parsley gives each sandwich a fresh, vibrant touch that is sure to impress your guests.

These sandwiches are not only visually appealing with their lovely triangle shape, but they also pack a flavor punch that is both familiar and new. Whether you’re hosting a casual afternoon tea, a festive gathering, or simply craving something delicious to snack on, these Puerto Rican Tea Party Sandwiches are sure to be a hit. With just the right balance of textures and flavors, they’re the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Plus, with a preparation time of only 30 minutes, they’re easy to make and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • small cucumber thinly sliced
  • teaspoon parsley dried to taste
  • 0.8 cup sandwich spread sweet with chopped pickle mayonnaise-style
  • 12 ounce luncheon meat cubed fully cooked canned (such as SPAM®)
  • 16 ounce processed cheese sauce cheez whiz® (such as )
  • ounce pimiento peppers with liquid chopped
  • 15 slices bread white
  • 15 slices bread whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer spread to a bowl.
  3. 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 Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein14.43%
Fat43.06%
Carbs42.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.65
Glycemic Load
8.03
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.0413043421248%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.54kcal
6.98%
Fat:6.7g
10.31%
Saturated Fat:1.95g
12.18%
Carbohydrates:14.88g
4.96%
Net Carbohydrates:13.61g
4.95%
Sugar:2.75g
3.06%
Cholesterol:9.41mg
3.14%
Sodium:424.36mg
18.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.05g
10.1%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.21%
Selenium:9.11µg
13.02%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.59%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.2%
Phosphorus:63.49mg
6.35%
Calcium:63.48mg
6.35%
Folate:21.25µg
5.31%
Fiber:1.27g
5.07%
Iron:0.89mg
4.92%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.52%
Magnesium:17.03mg
4.26%
Vitamin C:3.24mg
3.93%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.93%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.7%
Vitamin K:3.62µg
3.45%
Potassium:113.7mg
3.25%
Copper:0.06mg
3.01%
Vitamin A:128.65IU
2.57%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.81%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.2%
Source:Allrecipes