Italian Appetizer - Bagna Cauda recipe

8 servings

1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

4 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons heavy cream

freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.