Cucumber Canapes

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (.7-ounce) envelope Italian dressing mix
1 (12-ounce) loaf cocktail rye bread
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced into 36 slices
Garnish, fresh dill sprigs

Beat first four ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread slices. Top each with a cucumber slice. Garnish, if desired. Makes 3 dozen.

Submitted by Christine B.