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Restaurant-Style Bread Dipping Oil

A quick, restaurant-quality appetizer featuring rich olive oil, sweet balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for dipping crusty warm bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dipping Oil Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin, high quality
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar high quality
  • 1 tbsp garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning dried
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 loaf crusty bread warmed and sliced, for dipping

Equipment

  • Shallow bowl or rimmed plate
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a shallow serving bowl or rimmed plate.
  2. Carefully pour the balsamic vinegar into the center of the olive oil.
  3. Arrange the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese in distinct mounds or sprinkle evenly over the oil and vinegar mixture.
  4. Serve immediately alongside warm, thickly sliced crusty bread. Allow guests to swirl the bread through the ingredients to create their perfect bite.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days due to the raw garlic. Allow to come to room temperature before serving again.