Derby Party Benedictine Sandwiches (Printable)

Creamy cucumber and dill spread sandwiches perfect for festive gatherings and elegant snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Spread

01 - 1 large English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely grated
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

→ Sandwich Assembly

09 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
10 - 12 slices soft wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
11 - Thin cucumber slices for garnish, optional
12 - Fresh dill sprigs for garnish, optional

# Steps:

01 - Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Fold the drained cucumber into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.
04 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread a generous layer of Benedictine mixture on half of the slices. Top with the remaining bread.
05 - Cut sandwiches diagonally or into fingers for traditional tea sandwich presentation.
06 - Garnish with thin cucumber slices and dill sprigs if desired. Serve chilled.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than the winning horse crosses the finish line, and people always ask for the recipe.
  • Fifteen minutes of actual work means you can spend the afternoon watching the race instead of cooking.
  • That subtle dill-and-chive flavor is addictive in a way that feels elegant but tastes like pure comfort.
02 -
  • That cucumber water you squeeze out is pure regret if you don't let the cream cheese do its job first—add it last or the whole thing falls apart.
  • Green food coloring sounds weird but it's traditional in Kentucky, and a tiny drop makes them look like something from a garden party fantasy.
03 -
  • Wringing that cucumber dry in a towel feels silly until you take a bite and realize it's the difference between elegance and regret.
  • Mix your herbs right before you fold them into the cream cheese so they stay bright green and vibrant instead of oxidizing and turning dull.
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