Creamy Kentucky Benedictine Spread Recipe for Perfect Sandwiches
A cool, creamy Southern spread made with cucumber, onion, and cream cheese, perfect for sandwiches, dips, or toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 small or ½ large English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely grated
- 1 tablespoon sweet onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dill, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: Drop of green food coloring
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, then finely grate it using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer and press down gently to remove excess liquid. You can also use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out the water.
- Peel the sweet onion and finely grate it. If you’re sensitive to onion fumes, try chilling the onion in the fridge before grating.
- In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a spatula to blend them together until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the grated cucumber and onion, making sure everything is evenly mixed.
- Sprinkle in the dill, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you want to go traditional, add a drop or two of green food coloring and mix until the spread is evenly tinted.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Transfer the spread to a serving dish or use it directly to make sandwiches. Enjoy!
Notes
[‘Don’t skip draining the cucumber to avoid a watery spread.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.’, ‘Adjust seasoning to taste.’, ‘Chill the spread before serving to enhance the flavors.’, ‘Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for smooth mixing.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 2
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