Mini Roast Beef Sandwich Bites
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These mini roast beef sandwich bites are an easy appetizer made with soft white bread, creamy horseradish spread, thinly sliced roast beef, and a small piece of cornichon (mini pickles). Each bite combines the rich flavor of roast beef with the creamy, slightly spicy spread and a tangy pickle finish.
Serve these roast beef bites as part of an appetizer platter for a high tea party, holiday meal, or cocktail hour. They pair well with other finger foods such as cheese, crackers, olives, and other small sandwiches.
How to Make Mini Roast Beef Sandwich Bites
Start by mixing softened cream cheese with prepared horseradish to make a simple spread. Cut small rounds from soft white sandwich bread. A small round cookie cutter makes it easy to cut uniform bread rounds for these appetizer bites.
Then top each one with the horseradish spread and a few small arugula leaves. Add thinly sliced roast beef and finish with a small piece of cornichon.
You can adjust the amount of horseradish to make the spread milder or stronger. If you prefer, you can use a different small pickle or add a little fresh ground black pepper.
Continue below for the full recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Mini Roast Beef Sandwich Appetizers
Creamy horseradish spread, tender roast beef, and tangy mini pickle come together on small rounds of soft white bread for an easy party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 6 slices soft white sandwich bread
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1–2 tsp prepared horseradish
- A small handful of fresh arugula
- 2½ oz thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 2–3 cornichons
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the softened cream cheese and 1 tsp horseradish in a small bowl. Add more horseradish to taste.
- Remove the crusts from the bread. Use a small round cookie cutter to cut 12 bread rounds.
- Spread each bread round with a thin layer of the horseradish cream.
- Add a few small arugula leaves to each bread round.
- Top each round with a small piece of roast beef. Fold the beef loosely rather than laying it flat.
- Cut the cornichons into thin slices or small pieces. Place one piece on each bite.
- Add freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve shortly after assembling.
Notes
If needed, cover the assembled bites and refrigerate them for up to 4 hours. Ideally serve them within 1–2 hours of assembling.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 31Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated. These figures should be considered estimates.
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