With just one quick dip into this easy 4 ingredient Bread Olive Oil Dipping Sauce… your simple piece of bread is about to be transformed into a mind blowing culinary masterpiece. So move over butter… there’s a new star in town!
Bread Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
Once you’ve tasted this dipping bread oil for yourself… you’ll be craving it every time you see a gorgeous loaf of bread… or a steamy hot dish of delicious Garlic and Parmesan Pasta!
Amy writes: "Super easy and delicious. Dipped homemade ciabatta bread in it."
Now what is a bread dipping oil?
Well, it’s basically a healthier alternative to smothering your bread in butter!
It’s made with rich olive oil that’s seasoned with savory garlic and herbs… and a delightful tangy sweet balsamic vinegar.
This perfect blend of quality ingredients helps you to effortlessly create an unforgettable flavor experience.
Trust me, once you start making it… you’ll be uncontrollably dunking your fresh No Knead Dutch Oven Bread and Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread on repeat! This dipping bread oil really is that good!
I actually first tried it for the first time when I was 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 this Italian bread dipping oil.
And let me tell you… it was heavenly! What had I been missing?
Not only was this dip healthy, but it was also ridiculously delicious!
So are you ready to give your Italian dinners a massive flavor upgrade?
Here’s what you’ll need to create one of your new favorite Restaurant Copycat Recipes…
Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST bread olive oil dipping sauce.
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 – The higher the quality, the more AMAZING the flavor!
- Balsamic Vinegar – I used Colavita for this recipe.
- Italian Seasoning – I recommend organic for best flavor.
- Minced Garlic – Save time when you use the minced garlic available in a jar.
- Optional: Grated Parmesan Cheese – If possible use freshly grated parmesan to give your dipping bread oil a Massive flavor upgrade.
That’s it! So simple. Recipes for Dipping Sauce don’t get any easier than this!
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 mix of balsamic and olive oil for dipping bread.
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Trust me, making your own fancy restaurant-style bread dipping sauce is going to be SO easy!
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 dipping bread oil, and pull it through the dip.
Savor and ENJOY!!
Delicious Dinner Sides like this olive oil bread dip with parmesan and herbs truly are the perfect way to give your dinners a gourmet upgrade!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What is the Best Bread for Dipping in Oil?
When it comes to bread dipping oil, the best breads for dipping 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! So be sure to use this easy homemade Artisan Bread Recipe. It will take your easy bread olive oil dipping sauce to the next level!
What to Serve with Dipping Bread Oil
There are so many Easy Italian Recipes you can serve alongside this balsamic vinegar and olive oil dipping sauce for bread!
A few of my favorites include this tomato basil Chicken and Pasta Dish and this decadent Chicken Carbonara Recipe.
You’ll also love serving it up with some Garlic Parmesan Chicken, chicken marsala… and of course… with this delightful Baked Ravioli Casserole!
Bread Dipping Oil Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this simple bread olive oil dipping sauce recipe…
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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Bread Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
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 your favorite 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!
Notes
- What Bread To Use: The best breads for dipping oils are rustic, crusty breads.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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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
Ooh ~ yum… that sounds delicious, Cara!
~ Heidi
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?
I always opt for the highest quality olive oil I can find. My current favorite is the Trader Joe’s 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 🙂
Has anyone managed to duplicate the “butter-infused olive oil” for dipping served at Biaggi’s Italian Restaurants? It is SO good!!
I haven’t, but that sure does sound delicious!
I like a good olive oil with herbes de provence sprinkled in – that with some warm bread – divine!
That sounds AMAZING!
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.)
That sounds fantastic!
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.
OMG, That is a great tip. I will be cooking mine next time for sure. I LOVE my garlic. I want some now. Thanks
Great tip – thanks so much for sharing!
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…
That all sounds so tasty!
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 🙂
That sounds delicious!!
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!!
Yummmmm! Thanks for the tip!!!
Ooh, that’s interesting – thanks for the tip!
a drop of mustard is nice in there too!
Great tip – thanks for sharing!