lower fat benedictine spread

Name: LOWER FAT BENEDICTINE SPREAD
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 8oz. package(s) neufchatel cheese, softened; 6 tablespoon(s) cucumber juice (2 medium-small fresh cucumbers, unpeeled or peeled); 2 tablespoon(s) sweet onion juice (1 medium-small onion or 1/2 large); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 12 - drops green food color gel (optional, but traditional)

Bowl of benedictine spread with chips surrounded by cucumbers, grater and kitchen towel.

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Private Recipe by

Teresa G.

@sokygal

Here, KY

This is my lower-fat version of the classic Kentucky benedictine spread. It's a delicious cool and creamy cucumber and sweet onion spread used for sandwiches, or as a dip with chips or pumpernickel.

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yield serving(s)

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Min

method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For lower fat benedictine spread

2 8oz. pkg

neufchatel cheese, softened
6 Tbsp

cucumber juice (2 medium-small fresh cucumbers, unpeeled or peeled)
2 Tbsp

sweet onion juice (1 medium-small onion or 1/2 large)
1/2 tsp

salt
1 tsp

lemon juice
12

drops green food color gel (optional, but traditional)

How To Make lower fat benedictine spread

1
Gather ingredients. Allow time for neufchatel cheese to soften.

2
Grate cucumbers into a bowl, using a microplane or box grater, or use food processor, or blender, to very finely chop to almost puree.
3
Pour pulp and juice into a coffee filter or paper towel placed in a strainer over a bowl; gather ends of filter/towel and gently squeeze and press to release juice into bowl.
4
Measure 6 tablespoons cucumber juice into a small saucepan. Discard remaining juice and pulp.
5
Repeat process with onion for 2 tablespoons onion juice to add to cucumber juice in pan.
6
Place pan over high heat, bring to a boil for 10-15 seconds, then immediately remove from heat. (This will tame the cucumber and make it friendlier to the tummy.)
7
To the warm juice, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice; stir and mix well; set aside.
8
Unwrap neufchatel cheese; place in mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat cheese well.
9
Very gradually add juice, mixing until well incorporated and smooth.
10
Add 12 drops green food color gel; mix until well combined.
11
Spread may be used immediately or cover and refrigerate (for up to one week) until served.
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