Low Fat Benedictine Spread
Brighten your appetizer table with this irresistibly creamy and refreshing Low Fat Benedictine Spread, a healthier twist on a Southern classic. Featuring low-fat cream cheese blended with grated cucumber, finely chopped green onions, fresh dill, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this guilt-free version delivers all the flavor you love without the extra calories. Perfectly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, it’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing dip that pairs beautifully with crisp veggies, crackers, or bagels. Easy to prepare and ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled spread is a go-to choice for light snacks, brunches, or elegant entertaining. Refrigerate for a flavor-packed treat that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Low-fat cream cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 2 tbsp Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by peeling and seeding the cucumber. Once prepared, grate the cucumber using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment.
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel. Gather the towel's corners and twist until the excess liquid drains from the cucumber. This step is crucial in ensuring the spread remains creamy and not watery.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained cucumber, low-fat cream cheese, finely chopped green onions, chopped dill, and lemon juice.
Mix the ingredients together until fully integrated and smooth. You can use a fork or a spatula for even mixing.
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with the recommended amounts and adjust if necessary.
Once the Benedictine spread is well-combined and seasoned, transfer it into a serving bowl.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Low Fat Benedictine Spread chilled as a topping for crackers, bagels, or as a dip with fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.0 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2162 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*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.
