Bread Dipping Oil
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Bread dipping oil made with good quality olive oil, fresh cracked pepper, and dried herbs is my favorite way to start off date night at home!
This restaurant style olive oil bread dip is so simple to make but is the perfect start to a fancy at-home meal or a great afternoon snack with your charcuterie board. Try it with our homemade French bread recipe!
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Bread Dipping Oil
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Bread Dipping Oil Recipe Ingredients
- Oil – Olive oil, I prefer a full flavored extra virgin olive oil, but use what you love!
- Garlic – Fresh garlic, minced.
- Basil – Dried. Did you know dried herbs are generally three to four times stronger than the fresh herb!
- Oregano – Dried.
- Rosemary – Dried/crushed.
- Thyme – Dried.
- Salt – I like to use a course salt in this recipe.
- Black pepper – Fresh ground is best.
- Lemon juice – Freshly squeezed.
- Parmesan cheese – Finely shredded fresh parmesan.
How do you make bread dipping oil? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, in a small bowl, mix together garlic and spices.
⭐ Then, pour in olive oil and lemon juice, stir together.
⭐ Finally, serve in a shallow dish. Top with freshly shredded parmesan and fresh bread.
Preparation
Can you make olive oil bread dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep it ahead if you prefer. I like the process of preparing it tableside, but if you won’t have the time to do this then you can make your infused dipping oil a day or so ahead.
What spices for olive oil dip?
This recipe calls for garlic, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. We also include lemon juice and freshly grated parmesan for extra flavor. (It’s even better than Carrabba’s bread dipping oil!)
What kind of oil for bread dip?
For the most intense flavor you’ll want to find a good full bodied, strong flavored olive oil.
Storage and leftovers
How long does bread dipping oil last?
The leftover oil will keep up to about a week if properly stored.
Do you have to refrigerate bread dipping oil?
Yes! While olive oil on its own does not require refrigeration, when you add the spices and flavorings it runs the risk of also introducing bacteria if the oil is not properly stored.
For best results, keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If the oil solidifies, just allow it to come to room temperature and it will liquefy again.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
🔥 Add some red pepper flakes for a kick.
🔥 Use garlic bread for double the flavor.
🔥 Make pizza dough bread sticks (or just dip your pizza crust!)
What to eat with bread dipping oil (serving suggestions)
Well you’ll obviously want to serve your favorite fresh bread like this easy beer bread, homemade dinner rolls, or a slice of white bread.
Follow the bread course with a strawberry spinach salad, garlic butter prime rib roast, air fried asparagus, roasted red potatoes, and classic cheesecake for dessert!
More awesome dips to try
- Spinach dip
- Dill sauce
- Pizza dip
- Crack chicken dip
- Chili cheese dip
- Cream cheese dip
- See all our delicious dip recipes
Tools we love
- Garlic press – Need fresh minced or sliced garlic, but don’t want to peel or chop your garlic? This garlic press is the bessssssst.
- Oil mister – This is the perfect gift for folks who want to make sure they know exactly what they’re spraying on their pans.
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How to Make Bread Dipping Oil
Bread Dipping Oil
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon rosemary dried crushed
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- juice of ½ lemon
- freshly shredded parmesan
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic and spices. Pour in olive oil and lemon juice, stir together.
- Serve in a shallow dish. Top with freshly shredded parmesan.
Notes
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This is a family favorite in my house! My kids love dipping their crusty bread in here!
This makes any dinner feel fancy! We love pairing it with homemade sourdough!
This is a great recipe! We love dipping different types of bread and my kids loved it too! I think this is going to be our new favorite dip from now on.
Can you store it in the refrigerator a day ahead serving.
Yes it may thicken or solidify if you do that, but just let it come to room temperature before serving and it will re-liquify.
This was the bomb!!
This is a wonderful recipe! Thanks so much.