Engagement Ring (Bling) Finger Sandwiches

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2  cup  mayonnaise
• 1/2  cup  crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry
• 1/2  cup  finely minced green olives
• 1/2  cup  finely chopped cucumber
• 1/2  cup  finely chopped pecans
• 1 loaf soft white bread, crusts removed
• 1 loaf soft wheat bread, crusts removed
• 2  tablespoon  freshly chopped parsley leaves, for garnish, optional
• 2  tablespoon  bacon pieces, for garnish, optional
• 2  tablespoon  poppy seeds, for garnish, optional
• 2  tablespoon  chopped pecans, for garnish, optional

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.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 4 servings

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Party

Episode: Sandwich Stories