EVERYTHING BAGEL CUCUMBER BITES

These appetizers are great to take to parties.  I made one plate with gravlax salmon, cut into 1-inch strips.  I made a second plate without salmon.

Bagel Topping

1 t poppy seeds

1 t toasted white sesame seeds

1 t black sesame seeds

½ t dried minced garlic

½ t dried minced onion

¼ t sea salt flakes or coarse sea salt

Cucumber Bites

1 large English cucumber

1 5 oz container Boursin Shallot & chive cheese, room temperature

4 oz plain goat cheese, softened to room temperature

2 oz plain cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1 T sour cream

¼ t garlic powder

¼ t sea salt

In a small bowl, mix together the Topping ingredients and set aside.

Wash cucumber and peel a few strips off of cucumber.

Slice into ¼-in round slices and set aside on a cutting board

In a medium bowl, mix together the Boursin cheese, goat cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and salt, until well combined.

Spoon mixture into a star-shaped tip piping bag.  

Fold over top and close securely.

Pipe decoratively on top of each cucumber.

Sprinkle each decorated cucumber with some of the Bagel Topping.  

Refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Serves 8 to 10