Cucumber Dill Spread

Name: Cucumber Dill Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2-1/3 cups
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish; Dash hot pepper sauce; 3/4 cup finely diced seeded cucumber; Assorted crackers or assorted fresh vegetables

Total Time Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2-1/3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

For a delightfully different way to serve refreshing cucumbers, try this recipe. This creamy spread is so good with crackers or vegetables.—Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Dash hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup finely diced seeded cucumber
Assorted crackers or assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the lemon juice, onion, dill, horseradish and pepper sauce. Fold in cucumber. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 23 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.