Benedictine

Benedictine
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This cucumber and cream cheese spread is a Kentucky tradition. Serve it on soft white bread for lovely bite-size sandwiches that are perfect for your next brunch or afternoon tea.Recipe courtesy of Churchill Downs
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
4
servings
Benedictine
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1/4 cup grated yellow onion
  • 8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 drops green food color
  • salt to taste
Directions
  1. Cut cucumber in half-length ways and scrape out seeds.
  2. Grate cucumber.
  3. Place grated cucumber, onion and cream cheese in food processor bowl.
  4. Puree until smooth.
  5. Add sour cream, dill and seasoning to mixture.
  6. Continue to puree until smooth.
  7. Add food color and mix until well incorporated.
  8. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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