Bagna Calda (Italian Garlic-Anchovy-Sardine Appetizer)

Description

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.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • ¾ 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

Instructions

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

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 32

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