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.

Dana Walden
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I love the combination of flavors in these sandwiches. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


White_Wither 28
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These sandwiches are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Abdulhafeez Solangi
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I thought the sandwiches were a bit too salty, but my husband loved them.


Oluwa Funmilayi
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The bread was a bit too crunchy for my taste, but the filling was delicious.


Christina Gutierrez-Cozine
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These sandwiches are always a hit at parties. I've made them several times and they're always gone in minutes.


Selman Seid
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I'm not a huge fan of Benedictine, but I thought these sandwiches were pretty good.


Jee
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I love how easy these sandwiches are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Roshan Koirala
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These sandwiches were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Thit San
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I thought the sandwiches were just okay. I've had better.


bea ubaldo
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The bread was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Obaid Ullah
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These sandwiches were a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Bobby Williams
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sandwiches are always juicy and flavorful.


technical you
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are always great.


Rs Akash
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These sandwiches were a huge hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the bread was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


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