Kentucky Derby Benedictine Dip |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This spread can be used as a dip or sandwiches and canapes. It was made popular at Louisville's Benedict's Restaurant earlier in this century for the Kentucky Derby. Ingredients:
1 large english cucumber, peeled and seeded |
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons onions, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon light sour cream |
1 dash green food coloring (optional) |
2 tablespoons fresh dill weed, snipped |
vegetables, crudites |
crackers, tortilla or pita bread chips |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Transfer to a bowl and add chopped dillweed. Taste for seasoning.
3. Serve with vegetable crudites as baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, grape tomatoes, sugar snap peas; or white and blue con tortilla or pita bread chips.
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