Tea Time! Light Finger Sandwich Recipes

Melissa Klein
Celebrations Editor
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Bridal showers, baby showers, brunch parties, 1st birthdays and of course, tea parties, all have one big thing in common. While the guest of honor at each of these celebrations will vary, you're certain to find one bite on every one's menu - finger sandwiches.

Light, filling, delicious and easy, tea sandwiches are a perfect mid-day menu choice. They're easy to make ahead of time, will feed a crowd and are simple to work into your party budget. Fill them with cold cuts, grilled veggies or a few slices of fresh fruit - these dainty finger sandwiches are really versatile and easy to customize for your needs.

Here, a quick collection of our favorite ways to serve finger sandwiches and the more popular recipes for our parties.

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Avocado & Tomato Finger Sandwiches

A creamy avocado spread layered with freshly sliced tomato makes for a simple, yet sophisticated and colorfully coordinated finger sandwich. A favorite among the younger crowd, this dainty sandwich recipe would be the perfect choice for a first birthday party or any celebration where kids make it on the guest list. Read More

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Finger Sandwiches

These star shaped finger sandwiches are stuffed with an easy and classic egg salad recipe. While you may want to go with a chicken salad filler or a basic cheese one, the idea of using cookie cutters to create finger sandwiches in thematic shapes is a fun one to take away! Read More

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Cucumber and Radish Tea Sandwiches

What makes these basic finger sandwiches so great are the crisp, fresh seasonal veggies used. Emily's recipe is a more classic English tea pairing with a tart spread to compliment the fresh crunchy veggies. Read More

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Home Run Italian Sandwiches

The meatiest finger sandwiches on our menu, these early afternoon tailgate bites were for a birthday party in a stadium parking lot. They're a twist on the classic Italian sub combo, but packed into a finger sandwich that's convenient to eat when tables are scarce and won't overfill. Read More

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Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Grilled cheese sandwiches are pretty much a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Adults love them as much as the kids, and since there's no meat involved vegetarians are happy to take more than a few bites out of them. These miniaturized finger sandwiches add a bit of a sophistication to the mix and more gourmet cheeses dress them up for any special occasion. Read More

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