Benedictine Spread – Kentucky Derby Finger Foods

One of the delicious traditional finger foods of Kentucky Derby parties are sandwiches made with this delicious Benedictine spread. The combination of cream cheese and cucumbers makes a great spread for afternoon teas, garden parties, and Derby Party buffets. It’s full of fresh flavor and easy to make.

You’ll want to make this delicious spread a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld, but don’t assemble the sandwiches until the day of the party to avoid soggy bread. (A very light coat of butter on the bread before the Benedictine spread will help keep your sandwiches from getting soggy.)

Cut your bread into horseshoe shapes to stay on theme for a Derby Party. These delicious little finger foods will disappear fast at a bridal shower or baby shower.

This Benedictine spread is also perfect for spring weddings, engagement parties, and summer barbecues. Everyone loves the fresh cucumber flavor, and the recipe can easily be doubled to prepare for a larger party or wedding.

Print Recipe

Kentucky Derby Benedictine Spread

A light and delicious spread for finger foods and sandwiches as you celebrate the Running of the Roses!

Prep Time20 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizers, Benedictine spread, canapes, cucumbers, finger foods, Kentucky Derby, Tea party

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 1 8 oz package of cream cheese softened
• 1 TBSP mayonaise
• 2 TBSP grated onions very finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Peel the cucumber. On a large box grater, grate on the larger side, the peeled cucumber, and place into a small bowl.
  
• Grate on the small side of the box grater a peeled onion, enough to make the 2 Tablespoons.
• Place the cream cheese, mayonaise, black pepper, and salt into a stand mixer bowl, fitted with the paddles attachment.
• Beat on medium until the cream cheese mixer is light and no clumps remain.
• Add the onions and cucumber to the bowl with the cream cheese and beat on low for 1 minutes.
• Remove the bowl from the mixer and hand stir until well combined. Don't overmix.

Place the mixture into a small bowl, and cover. Best if refrigerated overnight before use.

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