Sizzling Italian Dipping Oil for Bread
Description
Sizzling hot, full of fresh herbs and garlic with a little drizzle of sweet balsamic vinegar...the most irresistible dipping oil for bread. It soaks into the bread just a little and is the perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Olive Oil, extra virgin
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, finely chopped *see notes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano, or Marjoram, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, or to taste
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Bread for dipping
Instructions
- You can make this oil 1 of 2 ways. See both below.
Toasted Garlic
- Place all herbs and spices in a shallow bowl.1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano, 3/4 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, 2 teaspoons Fresh Basil, 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- In a very small saucepan (I use my butter warmer) heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic once shimmering. Watch it so closely as garlic browns quickly.1/3 Cup Olive Oil, 4 Cloves Garlic
- Pour the hot oil and garlic over the top of the herbs and spices and stir thoroughly. Drizzle in some balsamic vinegar and sprinkle salt on top. Serve immediately.Balsamic Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Fresh Garlic
- Place all herbs, garlic and spices in a shallow bowl.1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano, 3/4 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, 2 teaspoons Fresh Basil, 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 4 Cloves Garlic
- Heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Quickly pour the hot oil over the herbs, and wait a second then add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Top with salt.1/3 Cup Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Balsamic Vinegar, Bread for dipping
Notes
- Use double the herbs if you're using dried.
- Any variation of herbs work great!
Nutrition
Calories: 668kcal