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Bread Dipping Oil Recipe | Restaurant-Style

4.46
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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

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

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

4.46 from 574 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. Patricia Brauer says

    July 30, 2023 at 12:44 am

    I LOVE, LOVE a good oil doe bread dipping (and adding to chicken, etc.) The description says it’s a little salty but there is no salt in your recipe. I’ve tried other recipes but I either miss the salt or else there is too much salt. Should/could salt be added? if so, how much”?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 31, 2023 at 10:30 am

      Hi Patricia! There is salt in the ingredient list (1 ½ teaspoons). I hope you love it!

      Reply
  2. Tay says

    July 26, 2023 at 10:07 pm

    5 stars
    This is great! I made some oatmeal bread today and searched “bread dipping oil” and WOW! I put a tablespoon of the spice mix and the olive oil on a plate, added maybe a teaspoon of pre-minced garlic (sorry! It’s all I had on hand) and some crappy balsamic (all I had) and it was wonderful. Fresh garlic and better balsamic would make it even better im sure!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 31, 2023 at 10:32 am

      I’m so happy you liked it! Thanks for leaving a review!

      Reply
  3. Joan says

    July 14, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    Why garlic powder when they is fresh garlic

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 25, 2023 at 10:26 am

      I like the depth of flavor having both adds, but you can omit one if you like. I often omit the fresh so I can store it in my pantry.

      Reply
  4. Mark says

    July 13, 2023 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    Simple, easy, fast and tastes great!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 25, 2023 at 10:38 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Karen says

    June 11, 2023 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    Has some friends over for a quick dinner. Had a great crusty loaf and wanted a dipping sauce and found yours….wow! Quick, easy and delicious, who could ask for more! It helped turn a simple peel and eat shrimp, salad and crusty bread into a memorial event! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      June 11, 2023 at 10:39 pm

      So glad you liked it! Sounds like a delicious meal!

      Reply
  6. Miriam Oquendo says

    May 14, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Hi there!
    Can this be heated up or is it served cold only?

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      May 15, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      You could heat it up :)

      Reply
  7. Ethan Holsopple says

    May 12, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Made this when we got Italian and I had extra bread, and it tastes exactly like the stuff you get at the restaurant. I didn’t have all the right herbs, so I used Italian seasoning, and it still tastes great!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      May 15, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      So happy you like it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  8. Lori Higgons says

    May 4, 2023 at 12:11 am

    I’m just really confused. The instructions say to mix everything together. Then the next step says when you’re ready to use, to mix with 1/2c olive oil. So, DON’T add the olive oil to everything until you’re going to use it for the bread dipping??

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      May 4, 2023 at 6:43 am

      You’re right the way it was written was a little confusing. I clarified the recipe instructions, than you for pointing that out. You are correct, you mix the dry spices and herbs together only. Sorry for the confusion!

      Reply
  9. Lori Higgons says

    May 4, 2023 at 12:07 am

    So, let me see if I understand. IF I don’t use the fresh garlic, I can mix everything together, including the olive oil, and it will keep in the pantry for 6 months???

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      May 4, 2023 at 6:45 am

      Sorry for the confusion. While you could technically do this, I recommend storing just the dry herbs and spices and adding the oil when you want to serve it.

      Reply
  10. Vanessa says

    April 23, 2023 at 12:25 am

    5 stars
    Awesome

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 24, 2023 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  11. Susan says

    April 10, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    Made this on Easter. First time I saw this site. My family raved about this dip and couldn’t get enough of it. Thanks, Rachel!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 24, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot!

      Reply
  12. Elaine BROCIOUS says

    April 2, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    This was great, like being at an Italian restaurant!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 10, 2023 at 9:55 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  13. Chuck Kimberl says

    April 1, 2023 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    There are some awesome recipes here. I am going to try about five of them. Thank you so much for your hard work putting this together.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 10, 2023 at 9:53 am

      So glad to hear it, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Harriet Browder says

    March 23, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    First time making this and it’s wonderful. I used mostly fresh herbs. I’m trying to incorporate more olive oil as it is so healthy and the older I get, the more healthy I need help with. Anyway, I say, when you get home from work, make yourself a nice drink or a glass of wine. Pour yourself up a saucer of of this delightful dip, slice up some crusty bread, plop down in a comfy glider, put your feet up and dip away. Enjoy the evening sunset if you have a view. Every bite makes you healthier and healthier. About to indulge right now. After all, when you’re retired, any time is Olive Oil Dipping Spice time.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      March 28, 2023 at 8:58 am

      Yes that sounds absolutely divine! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Harriet, it means a lot!

      Reply
  15. Shabnam says

    March 12, 2023 at 2:11 pm

    Hello,
    You mentioned dried herbal like thyme, parsley…
    Can we use the fresh one instead? Or it should be dried only? I thought the fresh one might have a better smell and taste.
    Would you mind if you let me know?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      March 15, 2023 at 9:52 am

      You can use fresh, but you’ll have to adjust the measurements significantly. This makes a larger batch so you can store it and use it a few times, and the fresh herbs won’t keep in the same way.

      Reply
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