KENTUCKY BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES

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These are a Kentucky Derby tradition. Great to serve at a K.D. party! This version is from Paula Deen with a few changes of my own.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 25 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium cucumber
1 small onion, quartered
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 drop green food coloring
1 loaf thinly sliced white bread (like Pepperidge Farm)
mayonnaise
parsley (to garnish) or watercress (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and slice in half lengthwise. Remove seeds with a small spoon. Place cucumber in a food processor and pulse 5 times, until minced.
  • Place minced cucumber in small colander over glass bowl. Sprinkle with salt, toss, and allow to drain over bowl for one hour. Spread drained cucumber on dinner plate and pat with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Place cucumber in small glass bowl.
  • Add onion and cream cheese to cucumber and stir well with spatula. Add hot sauce, food coloring. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  • Cut rounds out of bread slices with cookie or biscuit cutter. Spread small amount of mayonnaise on bread rounds. Spread cucumber mixture on half of rounds and top with another round. Garnish with sprig of parsley or watercress. Store covered in refrigerator. Serve chilled.

Kai Moffat
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I'm always looking for new sandwich recipes. I'll have to give this one a try.


Mehdi Zeinddine
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These sandwiches sound really good, but I'm not sure if I can find Benedictine spread in my area.


Zahid Fazil
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I'm not a fan of ham and cheese sandwiches. I don't think I'll like these.


Shahzeb Ali
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These sandwiches look a bit too messy for my taste. I think I'll pass.


Chris Warnecke
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I'm not sure what Benedictine spread is, but I'm intrigued. I'll have to look for it at the store.


Akeel Abed
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I've never had a Kentucky Benedictine sandwich before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It sounds delicious!


Audrey Gibson
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These sandwiches are perfect for a party or potluck. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Dorian Z17
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I love how easy these sandwiches are to make. They're also very affordable.


polash sheikh
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I've made these sandwiches several times now and they're always a hit. They're a family favorite.


Siwaya Solo
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These sandwiches are a bit messy to eat, but they're worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Mario Perez
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches. The Benedictine spread is what really makes them.


Sheikh Farabi
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They're also great for picnics and potlucks.


Rin Bakugou
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Mark Boakye Yiadom
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sandwiches turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves ham and cheese sandwiches.


Nazim Butt
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The Benedictine spread is what really makes this sandwich. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Jagtaar Kaur
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I've never had a Kentucky Benedictine sandwich before, but I'm glad I tried it! It was delicious and easy to make.


Mohammed Muzamil
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These Kentucky Benedictine sandwiches were a hit! The flavors of the ham, cheese, and Benedictine spread all came together perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


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