Benedictine Spread
An old Southern Kentucky recipe, Benedictine spread is loaded with flavor from fresh cucumber, onion and herbs. Serve with your favorite crackers!
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber (peeled)
- 1/4 White Onion (chopped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese ((1 block))
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((or 2 drops hot sauce))
- 1 tsp salt
- 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional )
- fresh herbs (chopped, for garnish )
Instructions
- Slice cucumber lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Chop cucumber and add to food processor with chopped onion.
- Puree in food processor. Scoop out pureed cucumber and onion and wring out any excess moisture with paper towels. Return cucumber and onion to food processor. If not using a food processor, you can grate cucumber and onion - be sure to press out any excess moisture.
- Add in cream cheese, mayo, salt, and cayenne pepper to food processor. Puree until smooth. Stir in a drop or two of green food coloring if desired.
- Keep spread chilled until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 448IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.2mg
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