• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Free Email Series!

5 Time and Stress Saving Cooking Secrets

Free email series of my best tips!

Visit my other Site: Pancake Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Free Email Series!

    5 Time and Stress Saving Cooking Secrets

    Free email series of my best tips!

  • Visit my other Site: Pancake Recipes

Rachel Cooks®

Easy Healthy-ish Recipes

  • Recipe Index
  • Popular
    • Instant Pot Pinto Beans
    • Green Beans with Bacon
    • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
    • Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
    • Beef Stew Seasoning
    • Chili Seasoning Recipe
    • Thousand Island Dressing
    • Poppy Seed Dressing
    • Copycat Panera Squash Soup
    • Chocolate Chip Blondies
    • Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast
    • Frosé
    • Best Chocolate Cake
    • Dill Vegetable Dip
    • Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
    • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Learn to Cook
    • All The Basics
    • Crostini
    • Delicata Squash
    • Butternut Squash
    • Kabocha Squash
    • Spaghetti Squash
    • Guacamole
    • Croutons
    • Snap Peas
    • Baked Potatoes
    • Baked Bacon
    • Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
    • Simple Syrup
    • Pickled Red Onions Recipe
    • Toasted Pine Nuts
    • Roasted bone-in Chicken Breasts
    • Poached Chicken
    • Roasted Whole Chicken
    • Easy Cheese Sauce

Dinner Made Easy:

Slow Cooker

5 Ingredients

Grilling

Make Ahead

Sheet Pan

Tacos

Pizza

Home Recipes by Ease of Preparation 30 Minutes or Less
30 30 Minutes or Less GF Gluten-Free

Bread Dipping Oil Recipe | Restaurant-Style

4.43
/5
10 mins
180 Comments
Jump to Recipe Video
By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/29/2019Updated: 04/13/2021

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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.
Recipe

Get the Recipe: Bread Dipping Oil Recipe | Restaurant-Style

4.43 from 507 votes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
7 tablespoons dry mix
Print Rate Recipe
Prevent your screen from going dark
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 (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.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
Did You Make This?Be sure to upload a photo & tag me at @RachelCooksBlog. I love seeing what you made!
Share A Photo! Tag on Insta Rate It
Free email series

5 Time & Stress Saving Cooking Secrets

Free email series of my best tips!

FREE BONUS!

You May Also Like...

  • Maple-Stout Quick Bread
  • Chive Bread on RachelCooks.com
    Chive Bread Recipe
  • Image of sliced banana bread on a cutting board.
    Skinny Banana Bread (low fat recipe!)
  • Healthy pumpkin bread, partially sliced.
    Healthy Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Image of bbq ribs in a metal basket with blue towel and beer in background.
Previous Post
Instant Pot Ribs – fall off the bone!
Pizza pasta being scooped from a pan with a wooden spoon.
Next Post
Pizza Pasta – 1 pan, 20 minutes

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




The maximum upload file size: 1 MB. You can upload: image. Drop files here

  1. Marla Aricayos says

    January 16, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    This is my favorite recipe hands down! Simply the best!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 17, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      Oh thank you so much! I’m glad you like it so much!

      Reply
  2. CarolAnn says

    January 4, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    Can I store the dry mix + garlic in the fridge? Or are we supposed to store the dry mix + garlic + olive oil in the fridge? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 11, 2022 at 6:19 am

      I like to just store the dry mix in my pantry and then add garlic and oil to a small amount of it when ready to serve. If you add the garlic, I’d store in the fridge. Sometimes I just use garlic powder instead of garlic, and then you can store on the counter/pantry.

      Reply
  3. Salem says

    January 2, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    5 stars
    So good— I find it’s best after sitting for two hours at least so the herbal flavors infuse the oil. Red pepper flakes add such a great, subtle heat. Saves well and I cannot stop eating it.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 3, 2022 at 10:15 am

      I agree – I love letting it infuse a little too!

      Reply
  4. Tammie says

    December 19, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    What brand of EVOO do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      December 21, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      Any brand of high-quality extra virgin olive oil will work. I personally use California Olive Ranch pretty often!

      Reply
  5. Monique says

    December 13, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    What type of bread would you recommend to go with this oil drip?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      December 15, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      Any type, honestly! It’s so good! French, Italian, sourdough, and ciabatta are all great choices. Anything that will soak up the oil is great.

      Reply
  6. Carol says

    December 3, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    How would it be without the red pepper flakes? I have never tasted pepper flakes in dipping spices I have bought, so I was just wondering. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      December 3, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      It’s a very robust, flavorful mixture so it would be completely fine without the red pepper flakes! I love the slight heat that they add, but there will still be a lot of flavor without them.

      Reply
  7. Dawn says

    November 28, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious!!! It was completely polished off on the charcuterie table!! I am so glad to have a recipe for this so I don’t have to buy a mix anymore!! I LOVE the spiciness!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 30, 2021 at 10:42 am

      So glad you like it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, it means a lot!

      Reply
  8. Christine says

    November 14, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was great! I was going to buy an already made dip or a mix but couldn’t find one in the store, and I’m glad I didn’t. I had all the ingredients on hand, even fresh garlic. My only regret was not having a better quality EVOO, but I made seven servings, so I’ll know for next time! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 17, 2021 at 8:47 am

      So glad you liked it! High quality EVOO definitely helps but it’s delicious either way. :)

      Reply
  9. Cynthia says

    October 14, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    I have a couple of vegan pals. Do you think nutritional yeast would be a good sub for the parm? Would you recommend something else? I don’t like the taste or texture of vegan cheese. THANKS!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      October 16, 2021 at 11:59 am

      Honestly, I think I’d just leave out the parm and don’t substitute anything. It’s plenty flavorful and delicious without it.

      Reply
    • v says

      October 24, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      Serve it on the side for those who want it, and they can sprinkle it on their bread.

      Reply
      • Rachel Gurk says

        October 26, 2021 at 8:38 am

        Great idea!

        Reply
  10. Kristen says

    August 21, 2021 at 9:34 am

    Would this be any good as a salad dressing?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      August 22, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      It would work if you added vinegar to it, either in a 3:1 or 2:1 oil/vinegar ratio. Try white wine vinegar. :)

      Reply
  11. Kathy R. says

    August 13, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Never really liked bread dipping oils until this one. Yum! I mixed a batch of just dry ingredients and keep stored in freezer. I just add minced garlic and oil with a tablespoon of mix when we want it. So fast and easy! And yes, much better with fresh garlic.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      August 18, 2021 at 11:53 am

      So glad this one was a hit! Thanks for leaving a comment! And that’s a smart way to store it!

      Reply
  12. Andrew fordyce-harvey says

    August 10, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasty with ciabatta bread,other half loved.kudos for me.lol

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      August 18, 2021 at 11:56 am

      So glad it was a hit! Thanks for leaving a comment!

      Reply
  13. Mary Jeffrey says

    August 2, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    AmAZEING could not get any tastier

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      August 2, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  14. Terrie Ransom says

    July 14, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    I had everything except basil and rosemary, so I just used a teaspoon of Italian seasoning instead. I also used jar garlic in olive oil and just kept it refrigerated. Omgosh.. absolutely amazing!!! I keep it to just snack on with a lil lite bread. Love love this!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 15, 2021 at 10:23 am

      So glad you liked it! I made some just last night too. :) Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, it means a lot to me!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        August 2, 2021 at 6:58 pm

        Love love love ❤❤❤

        Reply
        • Rachel Gurk says

          August 2, 2021 at 9:02 pm

          So glad you liked it!

          Reply
      • Kimberly Kay (Buchanan) Rietbrock says

        October 16, 2021 at 11:54 am

        Can you add ages balsamic?

        Reply
        • Rachel Gurk says

          October 16, 2021 at 11:58 am

          Definitely! I do all the time. So good!

          Reply
  15. Pam Allen says

    July 2, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    I took a chance on this to serve with Rosemary Romano Focaccia bread. Used a little less salt and omitted the Parmesan. It had no “punch” at all. I started to add a little more salt, but change my mind an added the Parmesan cheese instead. WOW, WOW, WOW! I had to fight myself not to take the focaccia and the dip into the closet so no one would see me eat the whole loaf!! Yes, it’s that good!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 4, 2021 at 9:37 am

      So glad you liked it! The parmesan definitely adds flavor AND salt so it’s a win win! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

      Reply
Older Comments
Newer Comments

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, I'm Rachel! Life can be complicated, cooking shouldn't be! I believe that you can put a delicious meal on the table without stressing. It's possible, and I'm here to help. Have a seat at my table...let's chat, eat, and have fun! Read more...

Air Fryer Instant Pot 30 Minutes One Pan Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Slow Cooker Vegetarian 5 Ingredients

Trending

Cooked salmon fillet on a grey-toned plate with cooked asparagus spears. The salmon is being flaked with a fork.

Air Fryer Salmon – easy and delicious!

Pizza pasta being scooped from a pan with a wooden spoon.

Pizza Pasta – 1 pan, 20 minutes

Image of a giant bowl of spaghetti with turkey meatballs.

Baked Turkey Meatballs

Asparagus Panzanella Salad

Seasonal

Beef and vegetable stir fry in a black wok.

Beef Stir Fry With Vegetables

Hot honey chicken sheet pan dinner with honey being drizzled on.

Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Sweet and sour shrimp lettuce wrap garnished with green onion.

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

BBQ Chicken burrito bowl with avocado and sour cream.

BBQ Chicken Bowl

Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window
Free Bonus!

5 Cooking Secrets to Save Time & Stress

Free email series of my best tips and recipes!

Featured On:

Back to Top
  • About
  • Contact
  • Press
  • Work with Me
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
© 2023 Rachel Cooks®
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled