# What You Need:
→ Spread
01 - 1 large English cucumber, peeled and seeded
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon onion, grated
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
09 - 2-3 drops green food coloring, optional
→ Assembly
10 - 12 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, optional
# Directions:
01 - Grate the cucumber using a fine grater. Place grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid thoroughly.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, grated onion, salt, and white pepper. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir drained cucumber into spread mixture until well blended. Add green food coloring if desired and mix until color is uniform.
04 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice to prevent sogginess, if desired.
05 - Spread generous layer of Benedictine mixture on half of bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
06 - Gently press sandwiches and trim crusts if needed. Cut each sandwich into quarters as rectangles or triangles.
07 - Arrange on platter and serve immediately, or cover with damp paper towel and plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
