Bagna Calda (Italian Garlic-Anchovy-Sardine Appetizer)

3 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 35 min

“This is an old Italian recipe passed down by many generations of my family. It's mainly used in small servings, and is great as an appetizer spread on bread or as a dip with vegetables.” - by crd5055

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup minced garlic
4 (2 ounce) cans anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, drained
3 (4 ounce) cans sardines packed in olive oil, drained
1 cup butter

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Original recipe yields 32 servings

Directions

Place the canola oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, anchovies, and sardines. Cook and stir until well blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (32 total)

Calories
99 cal
5%

Fat
8.6 g
13%

Carbs
1.1 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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vanessajbaca

Mar. 31, 2008

"If you use extra virgin olive oil in place of the vegetable oil, it will be spectacular...I promise. I love bagna calda with endive lettuce leaves (if you can find them) and red peppers, but when the..." See more calda gets cold and thick, it makes a fantastic spread for bread or tortillas. "

cynthia j

Apr. 4, 2008

"Wow, yes olive oil makes it spectacular! Also, the sardines I had on hand were packed in hot sauce, not oil...added a nice kick to this. ..." See more"