Benedictine Spread

Name: Benedictine Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-3/4 cups
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 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; Optional: Snack rye bread, pita bread wedges and assorted fresh vegetables

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 1-3/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This Benedictine spread is an old-fashioned recipe from Kentucky made with cream cheese, cucumber and dill. It's great as a dip with crackers or spread on sandwiches.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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
Optional: Snack rye bread, pita bread wedges and assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dill and, if desired, food coloring; beat until smooth. Stir in cucumber and onion. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with snack rye bread, pita bread wedges or vegetables as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 65 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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

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