5 from 3 votes
Bagna Cauda
Bagna Cauda is a deeply savory dipping sauce that's made with salty anchovies and plenty of garlic, and served warm. While it sounds fancy, it’s easy to make and impossible to resist!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
353 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil good quality, extra virgin
- ½ cup garlic from about 16-18 large garlic cloves, minced, fresh
- ½ cup unsalted butter cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
- ½ cup anchovies I use three 2-ounce tins, drained, in oil
Instructions
- Add oil and garlic to a cold medium-size skillet. Turn heat to low and lightly simmer for 10-12 minutes, until softened. The oil should be just lightly bubbling - do not let garlic darken in color. It's very important to not rush this - go "low and slow".
- Add the anchovies and stir to combine, still over low heat. After 1 minute, use a wooden spoon to break up the anchovies. They will start to literally melt into the hot oil and garlic, and should be completely broken down in about 5 minutes.
- Add butter and stir occasionally, until completely melted and combined. Then simmer for 1 more minute over low heat.
- Transfer finished bagna cauda to a small fondue pot, with a lit candle beneath. Serve with chunks of crusty Italian bread and fresh vegetables, such as sweet peppers, celery, cauliflower, carrot, fennel, and cabbage - use these to mop up the savory sauce. Cardoons (similar to artichokes) are a traditional dipper in Italy, if you have access to them!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
728mg
(30%)
Potassium
157mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 728mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.