Hey, y'all! Benedictine was created by Jennie Carter Benedict, a caterer and restaurateur from Louisville. While Benedictine has received international acclaim in publications, no one does it quite like we do in Kentucky. As such, I'm so thrilled to share my Benedictine Spread recipe with y'all today!

Benedictine Spread

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Benedictine is a deliciously light spread that combines cucumbers with cream cheese + mayonnaise. Many people traditionally used only cream cheese, though the addition of mayonnaise brings the spread to the correct consistency.

Originally made as a spread for cucumber sandwiches, I - like many Kentuckians - toss diced cucumbers into the spread. It's perfect for the warm summer months; I most certainly eat it all summer long!

Benedictine Spread Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, diced into small pieces
• ½ purple onion, finely chopped
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp. Duke's Mayonnaise
• 4-6 dashes hot sauce
• kosher salt, to taste
• garlic powder, to taste
• 2-3 drops green food coloring, optional for color

How to Make Benedictine Spread

1. Remove seeds from cucumber; dice into small pieces. Dice onion into small bits.
2. Add cucumber, onion, cream cheese, Duke's Mayonnaise, hot sauce, kosher salt, and garlic powder into a bowl. Mix until well-combined. Taste and season additionally according to preference.
3. Add 2-3 drops of green food coloring for color, if desired; mix + stir. Add until the benedictine has reached your desired level of greenness.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Make sure to remove the seeds of the cucumber. This helps prevent the spread from becoming watery and maintains a better texture.
2. While the green food coloring is optional, it adds a nice visual touch to the spread. Start with a few drops and gradually add more until you achieve the desired shade of green.
3. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for several days, but the texture may become slightly softer over time.

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Benedictine Spread

Benedictine Spread

JC Phelps

Benedictine Spread is a Louisville, KY classic - you'll love this creamy cucumber spread, which is perfect for the summertime!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 8 servings

Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 English Cucumber diced into small pieces
• ½ purple onion finely chopped
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 3 tbsp. Duke's Mayonnaise
• 4-6 dashes hot sauce
• kosher salt to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• 2-3 drops green food coloring optional for color

Instructions

 

• Remove seeds from cucumber; dice into small pieces. Dice onion into small bits.
• Add cucumber, onion, cream cheese, Duke's Mayonnaise, hot sauce, kosher salt, and garlic powder into a bowl. Mix until well-combined. Taste and season additionally according to preference.
• Add 2-3 drops of green food coloring for color, if desired; mix + stir. Add until the benedictine has reached your desired level of greenness.

Notes

• Make sure to remove the seeds of the cucumber. This helps prevent the spread from becoming watery and maintains a better texture.
• While the green food coloring is optional, it adds a nice visual touch to the spread. Start with a few drops and gradually add more until you achieve the desired shade of green.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for several days, but the texture may become slightly softer over time.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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