Bagna Cauda

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A family friend made bagna cauda for me and it has been my favorite dipping sauce since. If you like garlic, you'll love this! It's traditionally served warm with crusty Italian bread, endive, or roasted potatoes on Christmas Eve.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • 10 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy fillets, drained

  • 1 pint extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Reduce heat to low. Mix in anchovy filets and oil. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat, cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours.

  2. Return the mixture to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly. Serve hot.

Cook’s Note

I know some people who substitute heavy cream for the oil, or use half cream and half oil.

46 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

224 Calories
23g Fat
2g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 224
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 345mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 83mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.