Open-faced Benedictine Canapés
These are a classic canapé associated with the Kentucky Derby.
Ingredients
- ½ Cucumber (seedless English variety is best - wash and do not peel)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 Small Grated Onion
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Hellmann's Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Chopped Chives
- 1 drop Green Food Coloring
- Country White Bread
- ½ Additional Cucumber (remaining half thinly sliced)
Instructions
- In processor place Cucumber, Cream Cheese, Onion, Salt, Mayonnaise, Chives and Food Coloring and blend.
- Spread on Country White Bread or bread of your choice and add a few thin slices of cucumber. Wrap sandwiches and refrigerate to set. When ready to serve cut crusts off bread and cut into canapé sizes or use a mini biscuit cutter.
