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!
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
Categories
Seasoning Mixes
Cuisine
Italian
Steps
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 and freshly grated garlic.
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).
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 g
Calories: 6 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Sodium: 228 mg
Reviews
Dreamhawk on 2026-07-16 (5 stars): I did make it and loved it. I'm a guy, but I love to cook and although usually very country/rustic in my dishes, I have also been known to be a bit of a gourmet when the urge hits me.
I made your dipping oil recipe and really liked it a lot. But me bring me, the 2nd time I made it I branched out a tiny bit. I backed off the balsamic by ½ as for me, a little balsamic goes a long way. So then I added a small palm full of "butter garlic" to the batch, I was really pleased with the result! Maybe give it a shot!
Ga on 2026-06-20 (5 stars): So so very good!! The Balsamic vinegar takes it up a level! Thanks for sharing.
Karen on 2026-05-26 (5 stars): I love this recipe and will definitely make again (I included 1T dry mix with oil, parm and garlic as directed). However, perhaps add the kosher salt at the end, instead of in the dry mix. I found that when I mixed 1T dry mix to oil, I must have scooped up more salt in the tablespoon, which made the dipping oil very salty. Just a thought.
Rayne on 2026-04-26 (5 stars): Thank you for this recipe! Absolutely delicious. This made for a lovely evening snack.
Stephen B on 2026-02-06 (4 stars): Good base BUT I would warn against the fresh garlic. I only used 1 teaspoon and I found it way too much. It overshadowed the herbs. I would also decrease herb mix amount to one teaspoon per 1/4 C olive oil to start. You can always add more …
Joyce Sprague on 2025-12-30 (5 stars): So fun to make from all my fresh herbs.
