Simple bread dipping oil made with extra virgin olive oil and Italian seasoning elevates your bread with bold and delicious flavors! This restaurant style appetizer recipe is easy to make at home with just 2 ingredients!
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Have you ever been to one of your favorite restaurants like Bonefish, Carrabba's, Buca di Beppo or Maggiano's and had their delicious olive oil dip for bread? Did you know that you can make a similar copycat bread dipping oil recipe at home with just two ingredients?
This simple bread dipping oil definitely doesn't take hours of watching the Food Network to master! It easily elevates regular bread with the delicious taste of EVOO and Italian seasoning. Although this recipe is quite simple with just two ingredients, you can add your own customizations (see below for suggestions!) to elevate the flavor even further.
Because of its simplicity, this bread dipping oil is a kid-friendly alternative to butter on bread! My 10 year old loves it and usually requests her own plate of it.
Bread dipping oil is best served as a treat for a special occasion dinner like birthdays, anniversaries or holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. It is perfect to serve as an appetizer with Italian or French bread before any seafood or Italian meal such as chicken parmesan, chicken penne alla vodka or tuscan chicken!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Bread dipping oil is super simple and easy to make.
- Restaurant quality appetizer for holidays that will be impressive to guests with a simple plate presentation.
- Customizable! You can keep the recipe simple as written or add in some balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese or other customizations as detailed below.
Ingredients & Customizations
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Extra virgin olive oil: EVOO is the best oil to use for this recipe. I recommend it for it's excellent flavor and low level of processing.
- Italian seasoning: These spices work so well together and you can find them in your pantry! You could also purchase a spice mix on Amazon but I have found that many of the same ingredients are in Italian seasoning. Fresh herbs are also a great option when they are in season.
Customization Ideas
Below are a number of different items you can add in or substitute for different flavors.
- Bread oil dip with parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle in balsamic or red wine vinegar.
- Roasted garlic in place of extra virgin.
- Add in cilantro, capers, or pesto to make a zesty olive oil bread dip.
How to Make This Recipe
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
- Add desired amount of spices or mix to individual plates.
- Add oil to individual plates or one large plate for sharing and serve with Italian or French bread for dipping.
Expert Tips
- Make Ahead: Recipe can be made ahead 1-2 days prior to eating.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Serve with: Serve with Italian or French bread.
- Since olive oil does expire be sure to use a good quality oil that hasn't gone past its expiration date.
FAQs
Extra virgin olive oil is my favorite kind to use for this recipe. It has excellent flavor and can be purchased at your favorite grocer. If you're looking where to buy it, I purchase mine in bulk from Sam's club and you can also purchase larger quantities of olive oil on Amazon.
This recipe as written will last for seven days store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Bread Dipping Oil
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning add more to taste
Instructions
- Add desired amount of spices or mix to individual plates.
- Add oil to individual plates or one large plate for sharing and serve with Italian or French bread for dipping.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Recipe can be made ahead 1-2 days prior to eating.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Serve with: serve with Italian or French bread.
- Since olive oil does expire be sure to use a good quality oil that hasn't gone past its expiration date.
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