Benedictine Spread

Name: Benedictine Spread
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 c.
Ingredients: 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

By Charlyne MattoxUpdated: Apr 5, 2020

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

1 c.

Total Time:

15 mins

Invented by Louisville caterer and tea room–owner Jennie Carter Benedict, this cream cheese–cucumber dip is a century-old Kentucky classic.

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Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 small English cucumber (about 8 ounces), peeled, halved, seeds removed, and roughly chopped
1/3 cup 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

Directions

1. Step 1Process 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.

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