Best 11 Benedictine Spread Or Dip Recipes

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Benedictine spread or dip, a spectacular creamy and utterly delectable delight, can be the star of any occasion. Made with a combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, crushed pineapple, onion, celery, green pepper, pimentos, and seasonings, this spread strikes a perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. It's a perfect accompaniment to crackers, bread, chips, or vegetables, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your gatherings. Whether you're hosting a party, a potluck, or just looking for a quick and easy appetizer, benedictine spread has got you covered!

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BENEDICTINE DIP



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Benedictine is a creamy spread studded with chopped cucumbers. It was named in honor of Jennie Carter Benedict, a chef and restaurateur from Louisville, Kentucky, who created the condiment at the turn of the 20th century. Originally used for cucumber sandwiches, Benedictine is now commonly enjoyed as a cold dip for chips or spread on crackers. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 drop green food coloring, optional
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber, patted dry
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, parsley, mayonnaise, salt, cayenne, pepper and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Stir in cucumber and onion. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BENEDICTINE SPREAD



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This cream cheese-cucumber dip is a century-old Kentucky classic. This healthy recipe is an instant favorite.

Categories     American     appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 small English cucumber (about 8 ounces), peeled, halved, seeds removed, and roughly chopped
1/3 c. fresh dill, plus more for garnish
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Carrot sticks, celery sticks, sliced bell pepper, radishes, and crostini, for serving

Steps:

  • Process cream cheese, cucumber, dill, scallions, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a food processor until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill. 2. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, bell pepper, radishes, and crostini alongside.

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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

BENEDICTINE DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large cucumber, peeled
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/8 cup sour cream
Dash green food coloring, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Accompaniments: trimmed baby carrots and sugar snap peas, blanched, raw, trimmed baby radishes

Steps:

  • Grate cucumber and drain in a fine mesh sieve. Combine cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise, sour cream and food coloring (if using) in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and add chopped dill. Taste for seasoning. Serve with crudite.

DILL BENEDICTINE DIP



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestions: baby carrots, bell pepper strips, breakfast radishes, whole-grain crackers

Steps:

  • Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Wrap the grated cucumber in dampened cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • Combine the cream cheese, yogurt and mayonnaise in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the cucumber, red onion and dill, and mix until combined, another 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Serve with crudites and/or crackers.

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.

JOLEAN'S SIMPLE BENEDICTINE DIP



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This was a favorite of my Mom's....We kids liked to dip Ruffles potato chips in this, but my Mom used to spread it on buttery crackers...Usually, after a party (specifically Kentucky Derby parties), the next day I'd see my Mom spooning this onto a little plate and eating it just by itself! So tasty....So fresh!!! YUM!

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pint sour cream (I prefer sour cream) or 1/2 pint yogurt (I prefer sour cream)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 medium cucumber, peeled and finely chopped (approxmately 1 1/2 cups)
green food coloring

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream with cream cheese. Add vinegar, celery salt, chives, and 1-2 drops food coloring.
  • Fold in the finely chopped cucumber.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 133.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 4.4

BENEDICTINE DIP



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Here is a favorite summer time dip for veggies, crackers, or pita bread wedges. It is light and really good. This is one of my all time favorite dips!

Provided by michEgan

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cucumber, peeled and seeded, chopped (3 to 4 inch)
1/4 cup onion, grated
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 drops hot sauce (your Favorite)
garlic powder

Steps:

  • In bowl Beat Cream Cheese, then add the rest of ingredients, blend well.
  • Put in fridge for several hours.
  • Serve with veggies, pita wedges or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.2, Fat 89.1, SaturatedFat 51.3, Cholesterol 257.1, Sodium 1039.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 18.6

BENEDICTINE DIP



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A simple Derby Day appetizer dip my aunt, who lived in Louisville, gave to my mother over 50 years ago. Serve with crackers or chips.

Provided by Susie

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

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely grated onion
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled and seeded cucumber
1 drop green food coloring

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, cucumber, and food coloring together in a bowl until well blended and food coloring is incorporated. Cover and chill, 8 hours to overnight. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 68.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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:

  • For a smooth and creamy spread, make sure to use high-quality cream cheese and sour cream.
  • If you prefer a tangy spread, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.
  • To add a bit of sweetness, mix in a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • For a savory spread, add a teaspoon of dried herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley.
  • If you want a spread with a bit of a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, vegetables, or bread.

Conclusion:

Benedictine spread or dip is a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy spread or a tangy and savory dip, there is a Benedictine spread or dip recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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