Taste of Home
Benedictine Dip
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 1-3/4 cups.
Benedictine is a creamy spread studded with chopped cucumbers. It was named in honor of Jennie Carter Benedict, a chef and restaurateur from Louisville, Kentucky, who created the condiment at the turn of the 20th century. Originally used for cucumber sandwiches, Benedictine is now commonly enjoyed as a cold dip for chips or spread on crackers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 drop green food coloring, optional
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3/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber, patted dry
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1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
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Assorted crackers
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, parsley, mayonnaise, salt, cayenne, pepper and, if desired, food coloring; beat until smooth. Stir in cucumber and onions. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 51 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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