Homemade Sardine Spread
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Homemade Sardine Spread
Description
The sardine spread is prepared by mixing canned sardines (in vegetable oil), softened cream cheese, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion. The ingredients are mashed together to a coarse consistency, though additional sardine oil can be added for a smoother, less thick texture. Salt is added to personal taste at the end.
The combination yields a salty, creamy spread with bursts of citrus from the lemon and bite from the onion, suitable as a flavorful topping for bread. Chopped onion provides a rustic texture contrasting with the creamy base.
This spread is commonly served on white or rye bread and pairs well with sweet and sour pickled cucumber slices, which complement and balance the flavors. It is best stored covered in an airtight container to prevent drying and should be kept refrigerated to maintain freshness for up to three days.
Ingredients
- 3 and ¾ ounces sardines canned in vegetable oil
- 2 and ½ ounces cream cheese natural, e.g. Arla brand
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ medium onion peeled and chopped
- salt to your liking
Instructions
- Take 2 and ½ ounces cream cheese out of the refrigerator about half an hour ahead of time to allow it to come to room temperature. Peel and finely chop ½ medium onion. Open a can of 3 and ¾ ounces sardines, partially drain the oil, and save it for later.
- Put the sardines, cream cheese, and chopped onion in a bowl. Drizzle with fresh 2 teaspoons lemon juice; watch out for the pits.
- Mash with a fork until everything comes together. If you want a smoother, less thick spread, add a little more of the oil you skimmed off the sardines earlier.
- Season with salt to taste, and stir once more.
Notes
- The recipe yields about one smaller cup of spread; scale ingredients proportionally for larger quantities.
- Serve on white or rye bread, garnished with sweet and sour pickled cucumber for flavor balance.
- Store covered in an airtight container or sealed bowl to prevent drying, keep refrigerated, and consume within three days.
- For a smoother texture, blend the spread with an immersion blender instead of mashing by hand.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 356IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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