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Benedictine

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

This spread can be used as a dip or a sandwich & canape ingredient. It was made popular at Louisville's Benedict's restaurant earlier in this century.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • dash green food coloring (optional)

Preparation:

Pare, grate, and drain cucumber. Combine with remaining ingredients in food processor.

Serve as is or as a sandwich or canape spread. Thin with sour cream to make a dip for vegetables.

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KENTUCKY BENEDICTINE DIPSeptember 23, 2007By RITABOICOURT
"I REMEMBER THIS DIP FROM WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. IT WAS PRETTY AND IT TASTED GOOD TOO. YES, I WOULD USE THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN."

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