Recipes

Viral Sardine Toast

by StudioLink Recipe.
May 18, 2026
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EXTREME SAVINGS
Just $1.85 per serving
Most people spend $8–$12 on avocado toast → YOU SAVE UP TO 84%

EBT-Friendly: 100% of ingredients

Made by Jenny Da Costa

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CRUNCH THE NUMBERS Buttery, golden toast coated in fresh chives, topped with briny sardines and tangy Dijon mustard. A viral 5-minute toast that proves simple ingredients make the best meals.

$1.85

YOUR cost/serving

$8–$12

Avocado toast cost

84%

Savings vs. cafe

PRICE LOCKED: SARDINE TOAST FOR UNDER $2

Ingredients

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  •   1 slice sourdough bread
  •   1 tin sardines
  •   butter
  •   dijon mustard
  •   chives
  •   capers (optional)
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Slice sourdough bread and butter one side.
  2. Put your bread in the toaster and toast until golden.
  3. While bread is toasting, press a paper towel over the can of sardines to absorb excess oil or water.
  4. Take your bread out of the toaster and butter the side again, then spread Dijon mustard on top.
  5. Chop up your chives and press the buttered side of bread into the chives until coated to your liking.
  6. Place the sardines on the bread.
  7. If desired, chop and add capers as well.

Cost Breakdown (per serving)

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Ingredient Cost
Sourdough bread (1 slice) $0.25
Butter $0.15
Sardines (1 tin) $1.25
Dijon mustard $0.05
Chives $0.10
Capers (optional) $0.05
TOTAL $1.85
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Buy sardines in bulk from warehouse clubs → as low as $1 per tin! Grow your own chives on a windowsill for free fresh herbs all year long.

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