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