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Bread Dipping Oil Recipe | Restaurant-Style

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10 minutes mins
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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/29/2019Updated: 04/13/2021

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This is the most irresistible restaurant-style bread dipping oil recipe! You'll feel like you're at a fancy Italian restaurant and you won't be able to stop dipping! 

This is the most irresistible restaurant-style bread dipping oil recipe! You’ll feel like you’re at a fancy Italian restaurant and you won’t be able to stop dipping! 

Overhead view of bread dipping oil and bread on a wooden surface.


 

Give me a loaf of bread that’s the perfect balance of crusty and soft, and this bread dipping oil, and I’m a happy girl. Throw in a glass of wine and you’re pretty much making all my dreams come true.

I mean, this stuff is absolutely irresistible. Someone asked me to develop a recipe for this, quite some time ago now…and I did…and then I sat on the floor of my studio after I photographed it and ate bite after bite…after bite. It’s garlicky, herby, a little spicy, a little salty, and 100% amazing. 

Overhead view of olive oil, herbs, and spices and bread on a wooden cutting board.

Drizzle over some incredible extra virgin olive oil and you have the perfect precursor to pretty much any meal. I mean…if you want to make it a meal in and of itself, you won’t find me judging. You’ll probably find me saying, “Could you please pass me the bread?”

This bread dipping oil is the best concoction of herbs, garlic, and of course, rich, flavorful olive oil. It makes a lot, but it stores well in the fridge for about a week. If you want to extend the shelf life further, leave out the fresh garlic and just add that when you’re ready to use it. That’s what I typically do. 

Dried herbs and spices in a small square white bowl with a decorative measuring spoon.

What Is in this bread Dipping Oil?

So much great stuff! It all works together so well for the perfect bite with every dip of bread.

  • garlic, of course!
  • oregano
  • basil
  • parsley
  • onion powder
  • cracked black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • thyme
  • rosemary
  • garlic powder
  • and of course, the star, olive oil! Try to find a really rich, bold, extra virgin olive oil.
Overhead view of bread dipping oil and bread on a wooden surface.

Want to take this oil mixture to the next level? 

Try adding:

– a splash of really good balsamic vinegar

– freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Round wooden cutting board with a small bowl of olive oil and seasonings, and a loaf of bread.

This bread dipping oil goes great with

  • Chicken Marsala Pasta (one pan!)
  • Instant Pot Pasta with Spinach, Sausage, and Tomatoes
  • Instant Pot Spaghetti
  • One Pan Rigatoni with Creamy Red Wine Tomato Sauce
  • Chicken Tuscan Pasta Bake

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Overhead view of bread dipping oil and bread on a wooden surface.
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4.47 from 603 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
7 tablespoons dry mix
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This is the most irresistible restaurant-style bread dipping oil recipe! You'll feel like you're at a fancy Italian restaurant and you won't be able to stop dipping! 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (2-3 large cloves) minced garlic - use fresh, not the refrigerated kind in a jar! (SEE NOTE)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl EXCEPT olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese (see note about garlic).
  • When ready to use, mix ONLY 1 tablespoon of mixture with about 1/2 cup of olive oil. If desired, add 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Store remaining mixture in fridge for up to a week (unless you didn't use fresh garlic, then you can store dry herb/spice mixture in your pantry for up to 6 months).

Notes

  • If you'd like to store this mix longer, leave out the fresh garlic and just add it when you're ready to serve. If you do this, you don't need to refrigerate the mixture and it will keep for up to 6 months in your pantry.
  • For a more mild garlic flavor, omit fresh garlic and increase garlic powder to 1 teaspoon.
  • Nutrition information is for dry mix only and does not include olive oil or cheese.
  • This is also really good with some high quality balsamic mixed in.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g, Calories: 6kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Sodium: 228mg, Fiber: 1g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Sonya says

    November 14, 2023 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    I made it and love it!!!!
    It was a hit with everyone from parents to kids. I took it a little further and added one TBS of the dry mix to my homemade gluten free bread. Great flavor!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 19, 2023 at 2:14 pm

      So glad you liked it! Thank you for leaving a review!

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    October 15, 2023 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing!!! So yummy!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      October 16, 2023 at 7:11 am

      So happy you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Sean says

    October 1, 2023 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    At what point does the fresh garlic come in? Am I supposed to mix it into the oil after adding the dry mixture?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      October 6, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      Since the spice mix itself without the garlic can be stored in your pantry for weeks, I recommend adding the garlic in just to the portion you’re eating when you’re ready to serve. So, put some minced garlic in a bowl or shallow plate, add the seasoning mixture, and add olive oil. That’s definitely the best way, but it’s great without the fresh garlic too. I often leave it out if I’m serving people who are more more sensitive to garlic.

      Reply
  4. Susan Evans says

    September 23, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Does the oil need to be refrigerated after making

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 25, 2023 at 8:33 am

      If you use fresh garlic, the oil should be refrigerated. It will keep for a week. If you use dried garlic or garlic powder, it is pantry safe and will keep for up to six months. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Howell says

    September 16, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing first round. Went without the Parmesan (not my choice) and I used the jarred minced garlic and cut the red pepper flakes in half for my youngest, and she thought it was great. Definitely a staple for our weekly Italian dinners. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 22, 2023 at 8:41 am

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for leaving a review!

      Reply
  6. Amy Bauer says

    August 27, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it! And so easy! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 5, 2023 at 11:36 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  7. Diane says

    August 15, 2023 at 3:16 pm

    I’m sorry…I think I’m missing something. Mix all together except oil, garlic and cheese. Then use I TBS of the dry mix with 1/2 cup olive oil and a Tablespoon of garlic on the plate? I love garlic, but that seems string, even for me.
    Just trying to get it right. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      September 5, 2023 at 11:29 am

      You can definitely just use garlic powder, or reduce the fresh garlic if you’d like.

      Reply
    • Flying Squirrel says

      October 30, 2023 at 2:47 am

      5 stars
      I used this a little differently, but the spice combo for the exception of the red pepper flakes (I was out and substituted 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper) was perfection!
      I took an entire loaf of Italian bread sliced it in 1/2 in. Ovals, dipped one entire surface of each slice in the dipping sauce, covered it with a mixture of the Italian cheeses left in my fridge and made crostini. It turned out spectacular and gave my home the scent of an Italian restaurant!

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