Italian Appetizer - Bagna Cauda

9 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 20 min

“An excellent garlic dip that is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Serve warm with Italian bread, lettuce leaves, green pepper, celery, broccoli or cauliflower.” - by DENVAL

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons heavy cream
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 8 Servings

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil and butter. Season with black pepper. Heat until butter melts, then add garlic. Cook until garlic has softened but not browned. Remove from heat, and stir in cream. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
444 cal
22%

Fat
49.1 g
76%

Carbs
0.7 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Rhonda Brock Fuller

Dec. 25, 2006

"Totally in shock that thest ingredients come together and make this great dip. Thanks it was super delicious...." See more"

IMVINTAGE

Jul. 1, 2006

"I cut the recipe in half & added a couple of inch long squirts of anchovie paste. And I used a ligher flavored oil so it wouldn't taste so heavy. Served this w/ homemade italian bread, celery, baby ca..." See morerrots & bell peppers. The bell peppers meshed the best w/ this dip, I think."

Greg

Sep. 17, 2009

"My family used to have bagna cauda frequently. The versions we had included a can of anchioves and then it was served like a fondue. On the side, serve napa cabbage, peppers, onion, etc. Put the ve..." See moreggies in the pot like you would a fondue and then serve them on italian bread. Don't forget the wine!"

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