Best 9 Benedictine Sandwich Spread Recipes

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Benedictine sandwich spread is a creamy and flavorful condiment that can add a touch of elegance to any sandwich or appetizer. It is made with a combination of mayonnaise, cream cheese, chopped gherkins, onion, and parsley, and seasoned with a blend of spices. This spread is perfect for a variety of sandwiches, from classic BLTs to open-faced cucumber sandwiches. It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or crackers, or as a filling for deviled eggs. No matter how you choose to use it, benedictine sandwich spread is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BEST BENEDICTINE SPREAD



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This Louisville staple is an easy and refreshing cucumber spread or dip and can be served with almost anything you could imagine. Dipping club crackers or pita and French bread toast points are favorites, but carrot sticks and pretzels are great too. We use it for cucumber sandwiches, spread it onto our BLTs, and use it as a sauce on poached salmon. You can serve it immediately or refrigerate it to firm up and let the flavors meld.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 English cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons minced white onion
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon dried dill
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 drop green food coloring, or as needed
cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Process cucumber chunks in a food processor until finely chopped. Put chopped cucumber and white onion in a piece of cheesecloth and twist to squeeze into a bowl as much liquid as possible from the vegetables, reserving the liquid.
  • Assure the food processor bowl is dry before returning cucumber and onion mixture to the food processor. Add cream cheese, dill, hot pepper sauce, green food coloring, and cayenne pepper. Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl a few times to make sure everything is integrated. If too thick, add reserved liquid a teaspoon at a time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 67.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BORAGE, BENEDICTINE AND BACON SANDWICHES



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 tea sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 strips bacon
1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices country wheat bread
2 cups fresh borage petals or microgreens or baby arugula

Steps:

  • Working in batches if necessary, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • While the bacon is cooking, grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Wrap the grated cucumber in cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the cucumber and red onion and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between 4 slices of bread. Break the strips of bacon in half and top each sandwich with 4 halves. Sprinkle the borage petals over the top, then cover with the remaining four slices of bread and press down firmly. Cut away the crusts. Slice the sandwiches diagonally in half and then diagonally again, to make triangles. Serve.

BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Cucumber     Weelicious     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium cucumber, peeled (use english or seedless cucumbers if you can find them)
2 tablespoons yellow onion (about 1/4 of a small onion)
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sandwich bread

Steps:

  • 1. Cut cucumber in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.
  • 2. Place the cucumber and onion in a food processor and puree.
  • 3. Place the puree in a stainer to drain off excess liquid.
  • 4. Place the cucumber mixture back in the food processor with the cream cheese and salt and puree until combined.
  • 5. Spread onto bread to make sandwiches.
  • 6. Serve.

BENEDICTINE SPREAD



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This version of a traditional, Kentucky cucumber spread comes from our Test Kitchen. Serve it as an appetizer dip or sandwich filling.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1 drop green food coloring, optional
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber, patted dry
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Pita bread wedges or snack rye bread

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dill and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Stir in cucumber and onion. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with pita or snack rye bread.

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KENTUCKY BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES



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The Bluegrass State has given us plenty of delicious dishes, and benedictine sandwiches are one of our favorites. These eight-ingredient tea sandwiches are a lovely addition to lunches, brunches, and teas. Kentucky Benedictines pair with anything and everything thanks to their flavor-a wonderful mix of fresh crunch and smooth creaminess. A base of white bread plays host to the Benedictine spread, which is a blend of cream cheese, chopped cucumber, green onions, a sprinkling of dill, mayo, and a healthy dose of salt and pepper. This is our best-ever tea sandwich recipe, partly because it's so easy, and partly because it's so delicious. Even if you're low on time, this recipe will leave you with a platter of bite-sized apps that you'll be proud to share with all your friends and family. They're a must-make for your next ladies' luncheon. Scale the recipe up or down depending on how many people you're feeding. It doubles-even triples!-just beautifully.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 15m

Yield Makes 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages softened cream cheese (8-oz.)
1/2 cup green onions, minced
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 tablespoons dil, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 loafs sliced white bread

Steps:

  • Stir together first 7 ingredients to create benedictine spread.
  • Spread mixture on 24 slices of white bread and top with remining bread slices to create sandwiches.
  • Trim away sandwich crusts and cut each sandwich into 4 triangles with a serrated knife to create tea sandwiches.

BENEDICTINE SPREAD



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Provided by Liv Dansky

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large (about 12 ounces) English cucumber, peeled
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish (from 1 [1-ounce] package)
2 tablespoons sour cream
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Serving options: carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber spears

Steps:

  • Grate cucumber, wrap tightly in paper towel, and squeeze out excess liquid. Combine cucumber, cream cheese, chives, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor, and process until combined, about 60 seconds. Transfer to a container, cover, and chill at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  • Remove from refrigerator, garnish with chives, and serve with carrots, celery, and cucumber.

BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES



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Perfect finger sandwiches - the first ones to go at any "tea" or luncheon. From Paula Deen I just tweak the Tabasco a bit...

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 18-22 finger sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cucumber
1/4 medium onions (one piece of) or 1/4 medium onion (one piece of)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened (lite is fine)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 drop green food coloring
mayonnaise
thin-sliced white bread (I just buy the store brand of thin-sliced bread)

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumber, and remove the seeds.
  • Place in a food processor and pulse about 5-6 times until minced. (I use my Pampered Chef handy chopper, chopping a few pieces at a time - about 15 chops).
  • Transfer cucumber to a small mixing bowl.
  • Chop onion in chopper or food processor, until finely minced. Add to cucumber.
  • Add cream cheese, salt, food coloring and Tabasco, combining well.
  • With a biscuit cutter, cut rounds out of bread slices.
  • Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on bread rounds. Top with cucumber mixture, spreading to edges. Top with additional bread round.
  • Garnish with parsley or other herbs as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 102.6, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.1

KENTUCKY BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES



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These are a Kentucky Derby tradition. Great to serve at a K.D. party! This version is from Paula Deen with a few changes of my own.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 25 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium cucumber
1 small onion, quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 drop green food coloring
1 loaf thinly sliced white bread (like Pepperidge Farm)
mayonnaise
parsley (to garnish) or watercress (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and slice in half lengthwise. Remove seeds with a small spoon. Place cucumber in a food processor and pulse 5 times, until minced.
  • Place minced cucumber in small colander over glass bowl. Sprinkle with salt, toss, and allow to drain over bowl for one hour. Spread drained cucumber on dinner plate and pat with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Place cucumber in small glass bowl.
  • Add onion and cream cheese to cucumber and stir well with spatula. Add hot sauce, food coloring. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  • Cut rounds out of bread slices with cookie or biscuit cutter. Spread small amount of mayonnaise on bread rounds. Spread cucumber mixture on half of rounds and top with another round. Garnish with sprig of parsley or watercress. Store covered in refrigerator. Serve chilled.

BENEDICTINE



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Benedictine, a quintessential Louisville, Ky., dish, is a cream-cheese-and-cucumber spread named for Jennie Benedict, the turn-of-the-20th century caterer who created it. Use it as a sandwich spread or dip but also as a filling for cocktail puffs or endive spears.

Provided by Regina Schrambling

Time 45m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium cucumber
1 8-ounce package, plus 1 3-ounce package, cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 scallions, finely minced
2 to 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Using the coarse side of a hand grater, shred the flesh. Place in a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Place the grated cucumber and the cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in two scallions, then season with Tabasco, salt and pepper. Taste and add more scallion if you like. Beat in the mayonnaise.
  • Transfer to a covered bowl and chill for a half-hour to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with crudités, chips or crackers, or pipe into endive leaves or cocktail cream puffs, or use as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor. Homemade mayonnaise is a great option if you have the time.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • Don't overcook the bacon. Cook it until it is crispy but not burnt.
  • Use a good quality bread for the sandwiches. A sturdy bread like sourdough or rye will hold up well to the spread.
  • Add other ingredients to the spread to taste. Some popular additions include chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled blue cheese, or chopped walnuts.

Conclusion:

Benedictine sandwich spread is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used on a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and crackers. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, tangy, and savory flavor, Benedictine sandwich spread is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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