From cute little tea sandwiches to fancy finger sandwiches, these small bites are perfect for your next baby or bridal shower menu.
12 Tea Sandwich Recipes
Updated on Aug. 24, 2024
Garlic Tomato Bruschetta
This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother’s bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It’s one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I’ve found. —Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont
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Mini Rosemary-Roast Beef Sandwiches
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Roast beef sandwiches never last long at a party, especially if you dollop them with mayo, mustard, horseradish and pickled giardiniera relish. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich with about 2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture and 4 teaspoons giardiniera: 220 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
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Cranberry Chicken Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made these simple yet special cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwiches for a birthday party. Tangy cranberries and crunchy celery pep up the chicken. Leftover turkey works well too. —Shannon Tucker, Land O' Lakes, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 411 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.
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Cucumber Canapes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a creamy herb spread and festive red and green garnishes. —Nadine Whittaker, South Plymouth, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 canape: 120 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Ham ‘n’ Cheese Biscuit Stacks
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
40 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites. I've served the fun little stacks at every event, including holiday gatherings, showers and tailgate parties. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 121 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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French Toast Fingers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids love anything on a stick. Bite-sized French toast skewers make a fun breakfast for them to munch before heading out the door. —Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 298 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Open-Faced Crab Salad Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loved the crab salad my mother-in-law contributed to a family gathering, so I reduced the fat in her recipe for this version. Serve it hot or cold or as a spread for crackers. —Lanie Kappe of Santa Ana, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 236 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.
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Beef and Blue Cheese Crostini
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These little gems are easy, impressive and delicious. They are ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make. Seriously, you will look like a total rock star when you serve these! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 48 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Classic Avocado Toast
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This is such an easy way to add avocados to your diet. Use healthy multigrain bread and top with sliced radishes and cracked pepper or lime zest, or chipotle peppers and cilantro. You’ll want to make this avocado toast recipe every morning! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 160 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Roast Beef Finger Sandwiches
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These simple sandwiches are ideal for a bridal shower, brunch or high tea, when the menu is a bit more substantial. The mustard adds a nice kick without being overly spicy. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 tea sandwich: 98 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 120 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Summer Tea Sandwiches
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These dainty finger sandwiches are perfect for casual picnics or luncheons. Tarragon-seasoned chicken complements cucumber and cantaloupe slices. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 sandwich halves: 212 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
