Best 7 Creamy Buttered Cucumbers Recipes

Indulge in the cool, refreshing goodness of creamy buttered cucumbers, a delightful side dish that offers a unique twist to your meals. Originating from the Southern United States, this dish features sliced cucumbers smothered in a luscious sauce made with butter, sugar, vinegar, and a hint of spices. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe provides two variations: the classic creamy buttered cucumbers, where the cucumbers are cooked until tender, and a quick pickled version, where the cucumbers are marinated in the tangy sauce for a shorter period, resulting in a more vibrant and crisp texture. Both variations offer a delectable accompaniment to grilled meats, fried chicken, or as a refreshing summer salad. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the delightful flavors of creamy buttered cucumbers.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

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This easy Creamy Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers and sweet red onions with fresh sour cream, lemon, and dill sauce that will have you begging for more.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories Easy

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs cucumbers (2 english cucumbers or 7-10 small ones)
1/2 medium purple or yellow onion (thinly sliced)
1 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill (chopped)
3/4 cup sour cream (reduced fat is ok)
1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 small lemon)
1 large or 2 small garlic cloves (pressed)
1/2 tsp sea salt and pinch black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp salt or to taste and a pinch of pepper. Stir and set aside while prepping salad.
Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half rounds if using large cucumbers. Place in a large mixing bowl. Add thinly sliced onion. Just before serving stir sauce into the salad and mix to coat cucumbers. After adding sauce, the salad will stay fresh for about 2-3 hours if refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 217 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CUCUMBERS

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If you like coleslaw, you'll love this creamy cucumber salad recipe that combines everything you love about pickles with a delicious cucumber dressing made with sour cream (or yogurt).

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

0.5 cup dairy sour cream or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon vinegar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon dried dill or 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
Dash ground black pepper
1 large cucumber, peeled (if desired), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (3 cups)
0.333 cup thinly sliced onion (about half of 1 small)

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine sour cream, vinegar, salt, dill, and pepper. Add cucumber and onion; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours or up to 3 days, stirring occasionally. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

CREAMED CUCUMBER SLICES

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This is the only recipe I can think of that my mother and grandmother use to make.

Provided by GEEKSWIFE1

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon white vinegar
1 large cucumber, sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Provided by MHudson

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMED CUCUMBERS

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We moved here about 3 years ago and we love our home in the country. We plant a garden each year, making sure there's always plenty of cucumbers. I must admit I never really cared for cukes until my mother-in-law prepared them this way. Now they're one of my favorite vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bunch green onions with tops, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt

Steps:

Combine cucumbers and green onions in a large bowl. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CUCUMBERS IN CREAM

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"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAMED CUCUMBER DELIGHT

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This is such a yummy blend of cucumbers and onions in a sweet creamy sauce. When I was young my Grandma would make this for me all the time. That was over 30 years ago. It is a wonderful go to recipe for those hot summer days when you don't want to cook. I prefer using Vadalia onions, but any yellow onion will do. I try not to use too big of cucumber (diameter) because there are too many seeds. I have even substituted splenda for the sugar and light miracle whip with good results. (However, the juice doesn't flavor as long with the splenda). Finally, the cook time is the refrigerator marinate time. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Gadgetsmidnight

Categories Low Protein

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 -4 large cucumbers
1 large yellow onion
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) (optional)

Steps:

Peel and slice cucumber and onions thinly. The best results are even slices. I use a mandolin for this step.
Place sliced cucumber and onions in a medium bowl that has a lid.
In a small bowl mix together the Miracle Whip, sugar, vinegar. Add salt and pepper if using. Pour over top of the cucumbers/onions. Place the lid on the bowl and give it a shake or two.
Marinate 6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Do not add more liquid. Juice will keep for a long time. Just keep adding onions and cucumber as they get low until you no longer get the wonderful flavor on the cucumbers. Then it is time for a new batch.

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers. Avoid cucumbers that are wilted or have soft spots.
To make sure the cucumbers are evenly coated in butter, use a pastry brush to spread the butter over the cucumbers.
If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon or your fingers to spread the butter over the cucumbers.
Be careful not to overcook the cucumbers. They should be tender but still slightly crunchy.
Serve the cucumbers immediately after cooking. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Creamy Buttered Cucumbers is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Creamy Buttered Cucumbers a try!