Recipe: Engagement Ring Finger Sandwiches

ENGAGEMENT RING FINGER SANDWICHES

2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry
1/2 cup green olives, finely minced
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 loaf white bread, crusts removed
1 loaf wheat bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, (optional, for garnish)
2 tablespoons bacon pieces (optional, for garnish)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional, for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)

In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and mayonnaise. Split into 4 approximately 4-ounce portions and put into separate bowls.

Combine pineapple and 4 ounces cream cheese mixture and set aside.

Combine green olives and 4 ounces cream cheese mixture and set aside.

Combine cucumbers and 4 ounces cream cheese mixture and set aside.

Combine pecans and 4 ounces cream cheese mixture and set aside.

TO ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES:
Spread the fillings on top of white bread slices and cover with wheat bread slices. Cut each sandwich into triangles, squares or circles.

Arrange on a large platter by sandwich filling. Garnish with parsley, bacon pieces, poppy seeds, or pecans.

In gold ink, write each sandwich filling on a small card, attach it to a toothpick and place it in the center of each pile of sandwiches, identifying the filling.

Servings: 10
Source: Paula Deen, TV Food Network, Show: Paula's Home Cooking