# 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 finely chopped fresh dill
05 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
06 - 1 tablespoon grated onion
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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Grate the cucumber using a fine grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to prevent sogginess.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, grated onion, salt, and white pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Stir in the drained cucumber and mix until well blended. Add green food coloring if desired and mix until the color is uniform throughout.
04 - If using, lightly butter one side of each slice of bread to create a moisture barrier and prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
05 - Spread a generous layer of the Benedictine mixture on half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices to form complete sandwiches.
06 - Gently press the sandwiches together. Cut each sandwich into quarters, creating rectangles or triangles as preferred.
07 - Arrange on a platter and serve immediately, or cover with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
