KENTUCKY BENEDICTINE SPREAD OR DIP

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This recipe was created by Jennie Carter Benedict, a cookbook author, caterer, and restaurateur. She operated a Louisville restaurant and tea room, Benedict's, in the early 20th century. I located this recipe on About.com presented by Diana Rattray, Southern Food Expert. It is also manufactured & can be found in a variety of Louisville grocery stores. Not sure, if available statewide. Often looked for at Derby time. This is one of my favorite spreads/dips!

Provided by Sharon Colyer @Cmom02

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cucumber
1 package(s) (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoon(s) grated sweet or yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt or to taste
1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise
1 dash(es) green food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and scrape out seeds. Grate cucumber coarsely. Put grated cucumber in the bowl of a food processor with remaining food ingredients. Pulse, until smooth. Then, add a drop or two of green food coloring, to reach desired shade of green. Alternatively, mix the ingredients with an electric mixer.
  • Spread on sandwich bread, or use it for canapes. Thin with sour cream, if too thick, to make a dip for vegetables or crackers. Makes about 2 cups.

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