The Café Dips Trio Recipe
House-made benedictine, pimento cheese, and hummus, served with fresh veggie sticks and pita wedges.
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Ingredients
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Benedictine
Pimento Cheese
Hummus
Veggie Sticks and Pita Wedges
Method
Benedictine
- 1
Prepare the Benedictine
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, finely grated cucumber, chopped green onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and food coloring (if using). Mix until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Pimento Cheese
- 2
Prepare the Pimento Cheese
In another mixing bowl, combine shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Hummus
- 3
Prepare the Hummus
In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika.
Veggie Sticks and Pita Wedges
- 4
Prepare the Veggies and Pita
While preparing the dips, cut the carrots, celery, bell pepper, and cucumber into sticks. Cut the pita bread into wedges. Arrange the veggie sticks and pita wedges on a serving platter.
Serving
- 5
Serve the Dips Trio
Serve the prepared benedictine, pimento cheese, and hummus in small bowls alongside the fresh veggie sticks and pita wedges. Enjoy your Café Dips Trio!