What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Elevated Edibles: Kentucky Benedictine Dip! Each State seems to have its claim-to-fame. Kentucky is no exception. Around the turn of the 20th century, a Louisville chef came up with a tasty alternative to the club sandwich. By combining crisp cucumbers, softened cheese, and a few other subtle ingredients, the freshly sweet cucumber sandwich was born. I imagine in the beginning the bread crusts were eliminated creating bite-size “finger” sandwiches served with afternoon tea. As time wore on, vegetable dips became the rage making it less work and more appealing. After all, who doesn’t love eating with their hands? Graze through your next gathering with the cool refreshing taste of cucumbers.
KENTUCKY BENEDICTINE DIP
Ingredients:
1 large cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons sweet onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Instructions:
Grate the cucumber with a food processor. Add softened cream cheese, grated onion, sea salt, black pepper, and mayonnaise. Pulse until mixture is well blended and smooth. Refrigerate one hour. Serve with fresh vegetables and multigrain crackers.
Oh yum. Going to a drinks party tomorrow night. Maybe I could make this. I’ll check on heat tolerances.
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Nice! Have a great time. 🌿🌱🍃
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Sounds so good! I love a good dip.
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I’m with you on this one. 🍃🥒
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yummy!!
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Veggies are great for dipping. 🌿🌱🍃
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The dip seems so delicious 😍😍
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I. Like. Cucumbers. 🍃🥒
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Even me too..!😍😍
Cucumbers are loveee🥰❤
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Looks really inviting! When’s your party?
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It’s a party for two. Me and the hubs. 💕🍃
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Ah! So sweet!
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Delicious dipping! 😋
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Creamy and cucumbery. (Is that a word?) 😜🍃🥒
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Of course it is! 😋😜
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Gives new meaning to “I’m gonna take a dip”
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Maybe that’s where cucumber water got it’s popularity. 💦🥒
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Hey I love reading your blog posts.
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So glad to have you stop by for a bit. Blessings. 🌿🌱🍃
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Looks great and sounds yummy!
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I didn’t realize something “tried and true” is known as “vintage” in the world of food. 😜
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I think it’s something tried, true, and somewhat forgotten, then resurrected. But why Benedictine? There is no liquor in it.
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Good point. It was invented near the beginning of the 20th century by Jennie Carter Benedict. 🌿🌱🍃
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Thank you.
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This sounds delicious and so Easy! A keeper!
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Bravo for cucumbers. 🥒
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