STUFFED CUCUMBERS
These stuffed cucumbers offer a refreshing and unique twist on a classic dish, perfect for a light lunch or elegant appetizer. The cool, crisp cucumbers are filled with a savory mixture of nuts, mashed potatoes, and aromatic spices, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Serve these elegant stuffed cucumbers as a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 4 count Cucumber
- 1 cup Pecans or Brazil nuts, chopped
- 6 tablespoons Mashed potatoes
- 1 count Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon White pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 cup White sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon Powdered cloves
- 1 count Egg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon. Place the cucumber halves in a bowl with vinegar and let them sit overnight. Then, wipe the cucumbers dry.
- 2In a bowl, combine the chopped pecans or Brazil nuts, mashed potatoes, well-beaten egg, salt, chopped parsley, white pepper, nutmeg, and melted butter. Mix well to combine.
- 3Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill the cucumber halves with the prepared mixture and place them in a buttered baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cucumbers are tender.
- 4While the cucumbers are baking, prepare the white sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the white sauce, powdered cloves, well-beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Heat gently until warmed through.
- 5Serve the baked stuffed cucumbers hot, drizzled with the prepared white sauce.