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Homemade Sardine Spread
This Czech sardine spread is a crowd-pleaser! Quick to whip up, your guests will adore it. Just mix sardines, cream cheese, onion, and a dash of lemon juice for a zesty appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 portions
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Czech
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.
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Notes
- The basic recipe makes about 1 smaller cup of fish spread. If you need a larger quantity, simply multiply the number of ingredients.
- Smear the sardine dip on slices of white or rye bread. Garnish the sardine spread with sweet&sour pickled cucumber. The taste of cucumbers complements this spread fantastically.
- Place the spread in an airtight container or a bowl covered with cling film. This will prevent the dip from drying out on the surface. Store the sardine spread in the fridge and use it within three days.
- The spread has a coarser, more rustic texture thanks to the chopped onions. If you prefer a smoother spread, blend it with an immersion blender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
356IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% 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.