Benedictine Spread
Brighten up your appetizer game with this classic Benedictine Spread—a creamy, refreshing dip that embodies Southern charm. This recipe combines tangy cream cheese, crisp grated cucumber, and zesty onion, all balanced by a hint of mayo and subtle seasoning. A touch of green food coloring gives this spread its signature pastel hue, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfectly suited as a sandwich filling or a cracker dip, this easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is best chilled to allow the vibrant flavors to meld. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a casual snack, Benedictine Spread adds a sophisticated touch to your table. Keywords: Benedictine Spread Recipe, cucumber cream cheese dip, Southern appetizers, easy no-cook dip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small onion
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 drops green food coloring
- 0.25 tsp pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and grate it using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Peel and finely grate the onion.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated cucumber, and grated onion. Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
Add the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
Add the green food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a sandwich spread or a dip with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 316 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
