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garlic bread dipping oil on white plate with slice of bread dipped in it
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Garlic and Herb Bread Dipping Oil

An irresistibly savory blend of herbs and spices make up this shelf-stable blend. Mix it with some sautéed garlic and olive oil and you have a bread dipping oil that tastes even better than the one that comes with bread at a fancy Italian restaurant!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Basics, Dip, Seasoning
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: bread dip
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 122kcal
Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

Seasoning blend

  • 1 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp coarse black pepper if using fine ground, use less
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary

To serve

  • 3 cloves garlic pressed or very finely minced
  • sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or more or less, it's up to you

Instructions

Combine seasonings

  • Combine dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, black pepper, dried minced onion, kosher salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a small mixing bowl and stir to mix well.
  • Transfer mixture to spice jar, or other airtight container, and store for up to 6 months.

To serve

  • Add a small drizzle of olive oil to a small skillet and heat over MED LOW heat. Add minced or pressed garlic and cook, stirring often, for several minutes, or until lightly golden and soft - be careful not to walk away as it can burn if left unattended for a long time.
  • Add cooked garlic to a small plate or shallow bowl, then top with about 1 Tbsp of the spice mix and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Add about 1/3 - 1/2 cup olive oil and stir well to combine.
  • Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

Notes

  1. I've estimated that this recipe will make approximately 6 Tbsp of the seasoning blend, with a serving being 1 Tbsp, which makes up approximately 6 servings.
  2. If you don't have dried minced onion, but have onion powder, that will also work. Just reduce the amount down to 3/4 tsp.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg