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Benedictine Spread Recipe

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This version of a traditional, Kentucky cucumber spread comes from our Test Kitchen. Serve it as an appetizer dip or sandwich filling.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Benedictine Spread Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 14 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise

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1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1 drop green food coloring, optional
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber, patted dry
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Pita bread wedges or snack rye bread

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dill and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Stir in cucumber and onion. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita or snack rye bread. Yield: 1-3/4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons (calculated without pita bread and snack rye) equals 66 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Benedictine Spread in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006

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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2013 by arfray

Real benedictine has no mayo, no dill, no pulp of onion or cucumber, just the juice, and lots of it. Paul's market has the most authentic version in their deli case.