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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Toppings, Dips and Dressings

    Modified: Feb 25, 2025 · Published: Aug 2, 2020 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income from ads.

    Bread Dipping Oil

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    Bread Dipping Oil adds a gourmet touch to any meal! Your favorite extra virgin olive oil and dried herbs from the spice cabinet combine for a memorable and delicious dipping sauce to serve with bread. Ready in minutes! Dipping oil transforms a few slices of crusty bread into something irresistible.

    Oil and herbs in a small bowl with a spoon.
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Ingredients to Have on Hand
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ⭐ Pro Tip
    • 🍲 More Sauces, Dips and Gravy
    • 💬 Did You Make This Recipe?
    • Recipe
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    👩🏻‍🍳 Ingredients to Have on Hand

    I serve bread dipping oil weekly - often daily - and my family enjoys it with bread alongside main courses like Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel, Smoked Salmon on a Pellet Grill and especially with Crusted Chicken Romano. Here are the ingredients to create a delicious bread dipping oil that will rival what's served at your favorite restaurant!

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Cold-pressed and unrefined olive oils have the best flavor for dipping bread. Oils from regions like Italy, Greece or Spain often have a bold or slightly spicy finish and that goes great with the dried herbs. Avoid light olive oil to make bread dipping oil since it doesn't have the richest flavor.

    Dried Herbs: I like to keep this simple and go with dried herbs that I always have on hand. Oregano and basil are the perfect combination. Oregano adds a slightly peppery, Mediterranean touch while Basil adds a touch of sweetness and helps brighten the flavor of the dipping oil.

    Fresh Garlic: Garlic is so delicious combined with oil and herbs! It's rich and somewhat savory and adds a classic fragrance and flavor.

    Scroll to the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What type of bread should I use for dipping oil?

    You'll want to use thick, chewy bread with a sturdy crust. Think baguette! I recommend French or Italian bread as the best option for dipping. Just make sure the bread is either warm or toasted, though the dipping oil is served at room temperature.

    How do I store dipping oil after making it?

    Once we add fresh garlic to olive oil it is meant to be served right away. But if you have leftovers, you should refrigerate them. They'll stay fresh in the fridge for about a week. Leaving prepared dipping oil at room temperature for hours and hours beyond serving time is a big no-no.

    A small serving pitcher of oil oil with herbs.
    Don't tell anyone how easy this is to prepare. Ready in less than 7 minutes.

    ⭐ Pro Tip

    Ever wondered why olive oil is often sold in dark glass? The reason is the dark glass protects it from light. Direct sunlight or even fluorescent lighting, breaks down the antioxidants and healthy fats in olive oil which leads to a loss of flavor. Store your olive oil in a cool, dark pantry!

    Dipping oil in a bowl on a plate with fresh herbs and bread.
    The presentation is part of the appeal here. Serve your dipping oil in a pretty bowl or small cup.

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    💬 Did You Make This Recipe?

    If you make Bread Dipping Oil I'd love to hear how it turned out. Please scroll down and leave a 🌟 star rating and a comment below. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

    Recipe

    Dipping oil in a small bowl.

    Bread Dipping Oil

    Who needs butter? Your favorite olive oil and a few spices make a great combination to serve with bread. Whether as an appetizer or alongside the main meal - either way with plenty of warm bread, this dipping sauce is top notch. Serve with Lazy Lasagna for a restaurant-inspired meal!
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people, two tablespoons of oil each
    Calories: 245kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cloves of garlic - crushed
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
    • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar - optional
    • freshly ground pepper - optional, to taste, about ¼ teaspoon
    • salt - optional, to taste, about ⅛ teaspoon

    Instructions

    • Crush garlic into the bowl you plan to serve from.
      Add the spices and olive oil and stir to combine.
      Allow a few minutes for the flavors to blend, then serve right away.
      The balsamic vinegar is just an option and adds a bit of tang - the sauce is delicious either way. Refrigerate any leftovers.

    Notes

    Once we add fresh garlic to olive oil it is meant to be served right away. But if you have leftovers, you should refrigerate them. They'll stay fresh in the fridge for about a week. 
    I recommend French or Italian bread as the best option for dipping and serving the bread either warm or toasted, though the dipping oil is served at room temperature. For a sweeter option with bread, try my Easy Homemade Honey Butter. 
    Serving: 4gCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database, so they’re just a rough estimate not an exact science.

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