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Bagna Cauda with Charred Broccoli

6 Servings

45 minutes

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Bagna cauda, a Piedmontese sauce-like dip, is a heady mixture of butter, olive oil, lightly toasted garlic and umami-rich anchovies. We gave ours a layer of herbal flavor with the addition of bay and rosemary and added some brightness with lemon juice. In traditional bagna cauda, the garlic and anchovies separate to the bottom upon standing. To avoid this, we blended the mixture after cooking to yield a silky, emulsified dip. If you're using oil-packed anchovies from a jar, you’ll need about 1 ounce of drained fillets (4 teaspoons minced). Our broccoli is just one option for serving with bagna cauda; offer any number of raw or cooked vegetables, or even pieces of crusty bread. Bagna cauda can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week; reheat before serving.

6

Servings

Tip

Don’t season the broccoli with salt; the bagna cauda provides plenty. Also, don't stir the broccoli during roasting. Letting it cook undisturbed allows the pieces char, for richer, deeper flavor.

45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2

    pounds broccoli, florets cut into 2-inch pieces, stems peeled, halved and sliced 2 inches thick (about 12 cups)

  • 7

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

Reviews
Susan F.
November 1, 2025
Dr
Just a question really, how would roasted garlic be in the dish? Thank you.
Sue
October 30, 2025
Question
What is the “reserved anchovy oil” in step 3? Is it what’s already in the blender? Thank you!
Molly B.
February 8, 2025
Magical
This is one of the first Milk Street recipes we made — it totally blew us away and represents (in my memory at least) what makes Milk Street so special. The ingredient list is short, the preparation is relatively simple, but the results are a type of alchemical magic. Perfect accompaniment to a special meal at home.
MARK U.
March 26, 2026
Mark
Rosemary and red pepper flakes do not belong in a bagna cauda.

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