Restaurant-Style Garlic and Herb Olive Oil Bread Dip
Make a quick, flavorful olive oil dip for bread using common Italian seasonings, perfect for appetizers or parties.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the minced garlic into a small serving bowl.
- Pour the olive oil over the garlic.
- Add the dried oregano, basil, rosemary, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Stir the mixture well to combine the herbs and garlic with the oil.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Just before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, focaccia, or sourdough.
Notes
- For a balsamic variation, serve 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar in a separate small dish alongside the oil dip, or mix 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar directly into the oil mixture before adding cheese.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- If you have extra time, let the oil infuse for up to 30 minutes before adding the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 54
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 47
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5
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