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Sardine Margarita Bake

Sardine Margarita Bake: Quick and Cheesy Mediterranean Comfort

This Sardine Margarita Bake is a quick, cheesy Mediterranean dish featuring sardines and herbed tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 cans Canned Sardines Packed in olive oil for richer flavor
  • 1 cup Herbed Tomato Sauce Consider making your own for extra freshness
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with provolone or gouda
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Dried herbs can substitute if fresh isn’t available
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread Sourdough or baguette slices
  • Optional Toppings Chopped olives or capers for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tin
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the herbed tomato sauce with a pinch of salt and freshly chopped basil. Stir until incorporated.
  3. Drain the canned sardines lightly, retaining some oil, and layer them in the bottom of your baking tin.
  4. Pour the herbed tomato mixture over the sardines and sprinkle generous mozzarella on top.
  5. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use quality sardines packed in olive oil. Adjust herbs accordingly if using dried instead of fresh. Enjoy immediately after baking with crusty bread.

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