Authentic Restaurant-Style Italian Bread Dipping Oil Recipe (5 Minutes, 7 Ingredients) Italian Recipes Sauces/Condiments Gluten-free Bread/Muffins Low Sodium Recipes Low Sugar Recipes Appetizers Snacks

Have you ever loved a restaurant so much that you make appointments on certain times and days so you can eat lunch there? Guilty. There's a mom-and-pop Italian restaurant near the salon I get my hair cut at that is so good. One of my favorite things there is the little loaf of complimentary fresh-baked Italian bread that is served with a delicious bread dipping oil. One day I got brave and asked for the recipe. You. Are. Welcome.

This authentic restaurant-style Italian bread dipping oil recipe is so quick and easy to make. Here is your shopping list for this Italian snack or appetizer recipe: dried oregano, dried basil, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes and extra-virgin olive oil. Optional ingredients that I highly recommend include fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. You can also add some sea salt, but that's up to you.

One thing I was told is to be sure to use a good-quality, extra-virgin olive oil. No exceptions. Check out the health benefits of olive oil.

Serve this Italian restaurant-quality bread dip with hot bread or even croutons. Sometimes I'll top the dip with some fresh olives.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Optional Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Stir together the oregano, parsley flakes, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder and crushed red pepper flakes. (If using the optional sea salt, add it now.)
2. Pour the olive oil into a small bowl. (Use a good-quality olive oil.)
3. Top with the seasoning blend and stir. Add the fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese, if using.
4. Serve with bread. This recipe can easily be cut in half or doubled. If you make extra seasoning, store it in an airtight container or plastic zipper bag in the pantry.

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