# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 large cucumbers
02 - 1 small red bell pepper
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
→ Dairy
05 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
→ Pantry
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Wash and slice cucumbers into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut a star shape out of the center of half of the rounds and set the star cutouts aside for garnish.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring until smooth and creamy.
03 - Finely dice the red and yellow bell peppers.
04 - Pipe or spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each whole cucumber round.
05 - Sprinkle each bite with diced red and yellow bell peppers and fresh dill to enhance color and flavor.
06 - Top each bite with a cucumber star from the cutouts or additional garnish as desired.
07 - Arrange the bites on a platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
