Sardines

“Sardine Dip” recipe from Food.com

Ingredients

3 (3 3/4 ounce) cans sardines in oil, extra virin olive oil, well drained (King Oscar's)

16 ounces cream cheese, softened, at room temp

1 tablespoon horseradish

2 drops Tabasco sauce (More if needed)

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons grated onions (Less if wanted)

2 tablespoons white wine (optional)

1 pinch black pepper

1/4-1/2 cup slivered toasted almonds

1/4-1/2 cup crushed potato crisps or 1/4-1/2 cup crushed seasoned potato chips

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Lightly brown almonds on a cookie sheet in a hot oven, for about 5 minutes. (About 450ºF).

2. Beat cream cheese, horseradish, wine(if using), tabasco sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and grated onions.

3. Mash sardines and add to cream cheese.

4. Add potato crisps or seasoned potato chips, slowly, so as to measure consistency.

5. Also, add almonds, slowly, so as to measure consistency. (Leave out about 1 tablespoon almonds).

6. Put mixture in heat-proof dish and heat in micorwave or oven until dip is bubbling, at 375ºF for about 7-10 minutes.

7. Top with reserved browned almonds.

8. Serve with assorted vegetables, cocktail breads, crackers

9. Enjoy!

Info from Real Simple article = Sardines: This protein-rich winner is an acquired taste for some, but totally worth it. Chockablock with vitamins D and B12, it is also an excellent source of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. Try this: Toss chopped sardines into a salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh parsley.

 

I honestly didn't like it. It tasted like I was eating straight horseradish. I know it's a strong flavor, but it dominated the dip. So I didn't even notice that there were sardines in there. I'm gonna keep it and see if PK likes it, he sometimes likes weird tastes. Anyways, not my favorite, but if you're looking for a way to hide sardines in something, this is the way!