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Easy Benedictine Spread Recipe
This Benedictine Spread is super easy to make at home. Also known as Kentucky’s Cucumber spread.
I think everyone knows why Kentucky Benedictine Spread is so popular. But do you know the history?
The most delicious and flavourful Kentucky benedictine spread originated in the 20th century by Jennie Carter Benedict, from Louisville, Kentucky. Initially, it was made from the juice of cucumber and onion. But as the generations evolve, these days it is made using cucumber and onion instead of juice.
Ingredients for Benedictine Spread
| English Cucumber | Using 2 fresh cucumbers makes it more creamy and spreadable. It gives a cooling flavour and helps the mix a little softer. Squeezing excess liquid from the cucumber makes the dip more creamy. |
| Sour Cream | It makes this dip more spreadable and a little tangy. |
| Cream cheese | To give the rich taste to your dip. |
| Red Onion | This is optional. I like the crunch of red onion in my dip. |
| Black Pepper | Fine crushed black pepper for some heat. |
| Kosher Salt | Add a little to make the dip enjoyable. |
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 muffins
Stpes
- Peel and grate your cucumber, after that using a paper towel squeeze out the excess liquid. (You should not throw that liquid - it a full of nutritional cucumber juice).
- Grate the onion the same as the cucumber and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Mix grated cucumber with grated onion, cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper.
- Blend everything until you reach a smooth-silky consistency that can easily be transferred to a serving bowl and can be applied to a bread slice.
Reasons to love cucumber sandwiches
Easy and quick to make – This cucumber benedictine is so easy that you can have it anytime. You just need a few minutes.
Simple yet full of flavours – Why this recipe is so famous. It is commonly served at bridal showers or lady luncheons. It never fails to impress.
How to serve this Benedictine Spread:
What if you make a little extra? Don’t worry! Got your back. So these cucumber sandwiches are best served immediately but you can store them in an airtight container for up to three days. You should avoid freezing the spread, as it will get grainy and watery once you thaw.
You can also make an avocado spread if you want to try out different bread spreads
Why cucumber benedictine is so greenish?
Cucumber benedictine’s greenish hue comes naturally from the cucumbers, creating a soothing visual effect. While some recipes add food coloring for a fresher appearance, letting the natural cucumber color shine through is often preferred.
