Italian Appetizer - Bagna Cauda

An excellent garlic dip that is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Serve warm with Italian bread, lettuce leaves, green pepper, celery, broccoli or cauliflower.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 444 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil and butter. Season with black pepper. Heat until butter melts, then add garlic. Cook until garlic has softened but not browned. Remove from heat, and stir in cream. Serve warm.