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Chive And Onion Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats

Net Carbs:3.4g
Published:08/16/22Updated:08/15/22
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These Chive And Onion Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats are a delicious cucumber snack recipe featuring cream cheese, avocado, mustard, bacon bits, and Everything Bagel seasoning that can be made in just 10 minutes. They are low-carb, keto-friendly, and can easily be made dairy-free. Cucumber boats are refreshing, flavorful, and require minimal time and effort in the kitchen.

Chive And Onion Cucumber Boats on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.
Low in carbs and packed with flavor — say “hello” to these tasty chive and onion cream cheese cucumber boats!

These cucumber boats are peeled, de-seeded, and filled with chive and onion cream cheese, mashed avocado, crumbled bacon, then topped off with everything bagel seasoning.

With only 3.4 grams of net carbs per serving, they make a great keto snack, appetizer, or small lunch.

Sliced Chive And Onion Cucumber Boats on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.
A crunchy and refreshing cucumber boat snack that you can whip up in just 10 minutes!

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make cream cheese cucumber boats
🍴 Net carbs
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
✨ Variations
💬 FAQs
📚 More low-carb cucumber recipes

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Light, crisp, and refreshing.
  • Full of flavor with just 3.4 grams of net carbohydrates per serving.
  • Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or lunch.
  • Doesn’t require complicated equipment.
  • Easy-to-find ingredients.
  • Takes just minutes to prepare.

➡️ Ingredients

Labeled ingredients for the Chive And Onion Cucumber Boats recipe in small bowls atop a marble countertop.
Only 6 ingredients to make this easy cucumber snack!

⏲ How to make cream cheese cucumber boats

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full oven instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Slice a cucumber in half lengthwise. Then, using a spoon, de-seed the cucumber. (You can either discard the seeds or save them to mix into the cream cheese or use them in a different recipe.)
  • Blot both sides of the cucumber dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This will help the ingredients to sit well inside of the cucumber boats.
  • Spread on the Chive & Onion cream cheese, stone-ground mustard, and mashed avocado.
  • Sprinkle on crumbled bacon then Everything Bagel Seasoning, then serve and enjoy!
Process Shots Collage of the Chive And Onion Cucumber Boats (Steps 1 to 4) · Upper left photo: Cucumber sliced in half lengthwise and de-seeded using a spoon on a cutting board atop a marble countertop. · Upper right photo: De-seeded cucumbers blotted using a paper towel on a cutting board atop a marble countertop. · Lower left photo: Two cucumber boats spread with chive and onion cream cheese, stone-ground mustard, and mashed avocado on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop. · Lower right photo: Chive And Onion Cucumber Boats on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.
Sliced Chive And Onion Cucumber Boats held over the remaining boats on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.
Loaded with cream cheese, avocado, and crumbled bacon, these cucumber boats are easy to make and irresistibly good!

🍴 Net carbs

These cucumber boats contain just 3.4 grams of net carbs per serving. The recipe, as written, yields 2 cucumber boats.

Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

The complete nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label below the recipe instructions.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

  • Cucumber: Bell peppers, sweet mini peppers, or celery work great here.
  • Chive & Onion Cream Cheese: For dairy-free options, use mayonnaise, vegan cream cheese or, if you can eat nuts, almond milk-based cream cheese. Other options are sour cream or Greek yogurt; these both contain dairy and do have a more potent flavor than cream cheese, but they will work! If you follow any of these substitutions for cream cheese, add the subbed ingredient to a bowl and stir in minced onion and dried chives to mimic Chive & Onion Cream Cheese.
  • Mashed Avocado: Guacamole can be used in place of mashed avocado. Just be sure to note that the cucumber boat may be a little saltier than the original recipe intended if the guacamole contains added salt.
  • Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning: I like this sodium-free bagel seasoning that I buy from Amazon, but you can also find this seasoning at most grocery stores in the spice aisle. If you can’t find it, you can make your own seasoning at home, or you can use any of the components you have on hand to make a variation (like sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, pepper, and/or dried minced onion).
  • Pre-Cooked Bacon: Turkey bacon is a great substitute, or you can omit this altogether.
  • Stone-Ground Mustard: Either Dijon mustard or yellow mustard can be subbed at a 1:1 ratio, though, I will say, if you can get stone-ground mustard, I would highly recommend it. It really gives the cucumber boats a great flavor!

Remember that any changes you make to this recipe will modify the total net carbs.

✨ Variations

  • Stir finely chopped green onions or chives into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Stir fresh dill or dried dill into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice atop cucumber boats before serving.

💬 FAQs

Do I need to peel the cucumbers to make chive and onion cucumber boats?

No. I prefer to remove the skin based on my own preference, but you may always keep it on if you like it.

Do I need to de-seed the cucumbers?

Not necessarily, but I would suggest it to ensure the toppings can be stuffed in the cucumber and not fall out. If you don’t want to waste the cucumber seeds after de-seeding, mix them in with the Chive & Onion cream cheese or you could even set them aside to later make homemade tzatziki.

Is there a specific type of cucumber needed for cucumber boats?

No. Use any type of cucumber that you like. I have used English and regular cucumbers to make cucumber boats, which are both excellent.

Can I use pre-cooked bacon?

Yes, that is what I do to save time when making this snack. I just briefly heat it up in the microwave or on the stove and then crumble it into pieces. You can, however, quick cook up a slice of bacon on the stovetop or in the oven before crumbling.

Can I meal prep these cucumber boats?

Yes, but you’ll want to store them properly in the fridge right after preparing. Plan to eat them within 1 day to ensure they are still fresh and crisp.

How should I store the prepared cucumber boats?

Place the cucumber boats in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap before placing them in the refrigerator. Eat within 1 day.

📚 More low-carb cucumber recipes

  • Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad
  • Spicy Egg Salad Cucumber Boats
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning Cucumber Boats
  • Cucumber Tomato Bites
  • 10-Minute Spicy Tuna Rolls
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Chive And Onion Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats


  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cucumber boats 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stuff
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These Chive And Onion Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats are a delicious cucumber snack recipe featuring cream cheese, avocado, mustard, bacon bits, and Everything Bagel seasoning that can be made in just 10 minutes. They are low-carb, keto-friendly, and can easily be made dairy-free. Cucumber boats are refreshing, flavorful, and require minimal time and effort in the kitchen.


Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled
  • 1.5 oz Chive & Onion cream cheese (I use Philadelphia brand)
  • 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons mashed avocado
  • 1 slice pre-cooked bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

  1. If using pre-cooked bacon, reheat in the microwave until crisp, then crumble. (If using raw bacon, cook on the stovetop until crisp, then crumble.)
  2. Slice cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, de-seed cucumber and then blot both sides dry with paper towel.
  3. Spread on cream cheese, stone-ground mustard, and mashed avocado. Sprinkle on crumbled bacon then Everything Bagel Seasoning.

Recipe Notes:

Net Carbs: Each cucumber boat contains 3.4 grams of net carbs per serving. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols. The recipe, as written, yields 2 cucumber boats.

Refrigerator Storage: Place the cucumber boats in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap before placing them in the refrigerator. Eat within 1 day.

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