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Bread Dipping Oil Recipe (Restaurant Style!)

September 20, 2010 By Heidi 22 Comments

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You’ll love adding this Restaurant Copycat Bread Dipping Oil Recipe to your Italian dinners at home!  It’s the ultimate Olive Oil Balsamic Dip Recipe!

Then… try using this fresh Homemade Crusty Bread or this delectable Sourdough Bread with your new favorite dipping oil!

Restaurant Copycat Bread Dipping Oil Recipe

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Bread Dipping Oil Recipe

No Pasta dish is complete without some delicious bread and this Italian Restaurant Bread Dipping Oil Recipe! YUM!

Amy writes: "Super easy and delicious. Dipped homemade ciabatta bread in it."

This Olive Oil Balsamic Bread Dip is so easy to create and it makes your homemade Italian dinners feel extra gourmet.

Now what is bread dipping oil?  Well, it’s basically a healthier alternative to smothering your bread in butter.

I got hooked on it when we were in Rome, Italy… not by choice but by necessity.

Did you know they don’t serve butter with bread in Italy?  It’s a true story!

Every pasta meal we had for 10 days included a side of bread with small plates of dipping oil.

And let me tell you… it was heavenly!  What had I been missing?

Move over, butter… there’s a new star in town!

So are you ready to swap your butter for this healthy bread dipping oil? It’s SO quick and easy to make!

Here’s what you’ll need…

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Olive Oil Balsamic Dip Bread Dipping Oil Recipe

Easy Bread Dipping Oil Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST restaurant style bread dipping oil!

Check your cupboards, pantry, or fridge… or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Minced Garlic
  • Optional: Grated Parmesan Cheese

That’s it!

Oh, and make sure to have some little dishes on hand to contain your oil.

I like to give each person at the table their own little dish filled with this heavenly bread dipping oil.

How to Make Bread Dipping Oil

You won’t believe how simple it is to make your own fancy bread dipping oil at home!

And if you use Homemade Sourdough Bread or this easy Homemade Crusty Bread, it will take your dipping oil to the next level!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Add the specified amount of seasoning to a shallow dish, and spread out evenly.

2. Pour in some Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

3. Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar on top of your Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

4. Now is the time to sprinkle with a little optional grated parmesan cheese.

5. Then slice your loaf of Italian, Sourdough, or Crusty Bread, or tear slices apart, dip in the oil, and pull it through the dip

Savor and ENJOY!!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Easy Bread Dipping Oil Recipe

What is the Best Bread to Eat with Olive Oil?

When it comes to dipping oils, the best breads are the rustic, crusty breads.

And guess what… you won’t believe how easy it is to make your own Artisan loaf of bread at home!

Here are a few of my favorite options…

  • Easy Crusty Bread
  • French Bread
  • Rosemary Bread
  • Italian Bread
  • Sourdough Bread

What to Serve with Bread and Dipping Oil

There are so many delicious Italian dishes you can serve alongside this savory dipping oil and crusty bread!

Here are a few of my favorites…

  • Crockpot Tomato Basil Chicken
  • Chicken Carbonara
  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Crockpot Italian Chicken
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Cheesy Tortellini
  • Garlic Parmesan Pasta
  • Lasagna
  • Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

Bread Dipping Oil Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Bread Dipping Oil…

Elena writes: “I love this!!!!!”

Eva writes: “I love it, so tasty!”

Amy writes: “Super easy and delicious. Dipped homemade ciabatta bread in it. I added a little pinch of salt and pepper.”

Kelly writes: “Love this so much”

Tiffany writes: “I can’t imagine my life without this in it!! Yum!!”

Jerry writes: “It’s really good”

Kim writes: “My favorite!!”


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Restaurant Copycat Bread Dipping Oil Recipe (Olive Oil Balsamic Dip)

You'll love adding this Restaurant Copycat Bread Dipping Oil Recipe to your Italian dinners at home! It's the ultimate Olive Oil Balsamic Dip Recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
  • Optional: 2 tsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Add Garlic and Italian Seasoning to shallow dish, and spread out evenly.
  • Pour Extra Virgin Olive Oil over Garlic and Italian Seasoning.
  • Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar on top of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
  • Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
  • Slice loaf of Italian or Crusty Bread, then tear slices apart, dip in the oil and pull it through like a mop (just like the Italians like to say), savor, and ENJOY!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

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So have you made restaurant style Bread Dipping Oil before??

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    • Christie says

      March 31, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      I LOVE LOVE LOVE bread dip and I never know how much oil versus vinegar they use so thanks for sharing this copycat version!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 31, 2020 at 2:41 pm

        You’re very welcome, Christie! I sure do love it too, and always choose this now over butter. I think I might be a little obsessed! 🙂

        Reply
    • Beth says

      December 18, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      If you have extra, do you refrigerate?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        December 26, 2018 at 7:27 pm

        Hi Beth ~ if you have extra, it can be refrigerated and used within the next 2 – 3 days. I prefer to pull it out of the refrigerator and let it sit out a bit so you can bring it back to room temperature before serving. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    • Mary says

      June 23, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Evoo, salt, pepper, lemon

      Reply
    • Kelly Donovan says

      January 31, 2015 at 8:03 am

      I’ve been looking for a good recipe for dipping oil. I especially liked the pdf option with your print button. If I just print a recipe chances are it will get lost after a while but having the pdf in my recipe file keeps it safe. Thanks

      Reply
    • Jim Mac says

      December 10, 2011 at 9:34 pm

      I work for biaggis and I can tell u that the type of oil doesnt matter. They steep the oil in a number of herbs

      Reply
      • MJ says

        January 10, 2015 at 8:23 pm

        What kind of herbs? I have tried almost everything and can’t get anywhere close to the taste of Biaggi’s.

        Reply
    • kayla says

      June 29, 2011 at 5:25 pm

      I love … Evoo, fresh torn basil, minced garlic, salt & pepper and lots of balsamic 🙂 🙂 yummy … i even make my own bread with my kitchen aid and then dip the hot bread out of the oven!!!!

      Reply
    • Cara says

      May 9, 2011 at 11:52 am

      My favorite bread dipping recipe is!

      1 diced Roma tomato
      2 diced green onions
      Greek seasoning to taste
      Feta Cheese
      EVOO
      Pour EVOO on a plate. Add in diced tomatoes and green onions season with Greek seasoning and add crumbled Feta Cheese.

      Use hard crusted bread to dip. Yum

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 9, 2011 at 11:55 am

        Ooh ~ yum… that sounds delicious, Cara!

        ~ Heidi

        Reply
    • Jill says

      January 27, 2011 at 5:54 pm

      I agree that Biaggi’s dipping oil is fabulous. Can someone tell me how to select the right EVOO to be used for dipping? We cook with it, but it certainly doesn’t taste the same as that I have tasted at Biaggi’s. What brands do you recommend?

      Reply
    • Carla says

      January 26, 2011 at 9:47 pm

      Has anyone managed to duplicate the “butter-infused olive oil” for dipping served at Biaggi’s Italian Restaurants? It is SO good!!

      Reply
    • Laura says

      November 19, 2010 at 1:03 pm

      I like a good olive oil with herbes de provence sprinkled in – that with some warm bread – divine!

      Reply
    • wl says

      September 21, 2010 at 12:15 pm

      The absolute best, hands down, is a seasoning from a little local company that’s always at our farmer’s market. I just put it with a little olive oil, pinch of sea salt, and we like a little kick, so I also put a pinch of red pepper flakes. Microwave for 30 seconds, rip bread apart and dip! wow. so delish. The name of the seasoing is Yah’s Best. lol, yeah, really. The website is yahsbest.com so delish and so worth it.
      (and i have no affiliation with them, just love the product.)

      Reply
    • Jen says

      September 21, 2010 at 9:07 am

      Try chopping the garlic and sauteing it until lightly brown and a bit crunchy. Mmmmm. A splash of balsamic vinegar is also a nice addition.

      Reply
      • Jeri says

        January 13, 2012 at 3:09 pm

        OMG, That is a great tip. I will be cooking mine next time for sure. I LOVE my garlic. I want some now. Thanks

        Reply
    • Terri says

      September 21, 2010 at 7:05 am

      Basics for me are a GOOD olive oil, fresh ground pepper, pinch of sea salt.

      Then I play around. Balsamic and/or crushed rosemary are my faves. A little hot sauce can be nice too…

      Reply
    • Marian says

      September 20, 2010 at 7:33 pm

      An easy one is olive oil, freshly-cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan. Another one is Italian herbs and crushed red pepper flakes. There are many combos depending on taste 🙂

      Reply
    • Janelle says

      September 20, 2010 at 6:49 pm

      I’ve found that restaurants often use a bit of red wine vinegar in their bread dipping oil…I absolutely LOVE how the flavors blend!!

      Reply
      • Christa says

        June 8, 2011 at 7:22 pm

        Yummmmm! Thanks for the tip!!!

        Reply
    • Christel says

      September 20, 2010 at 5:20 pm

      a drop of mustard is nice in there too!

      Reply

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