Description
Recreate the iconic Carrabba’s Bread Dipping Oil at home with this easy, flavorful recipe. It’s packed with robust Italian herbs, a hint of spice, and smooth extra virgin olive oil—perfect for pairing with warm, crusty bread or using as a drizzle for vegetables and pasta.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1–2 teaspoons finely grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix the garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, black pepper, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
2. Pour the olive oil into a shallow serving dish.
3. Sprinkle the herb mixture over the oil and let it sit for 5–10 minutes to infuse.
4. Optionally, add grated parmesan on top for added richness.
5. Stir the mixture gently before serving to distribute the spices evenly.
6. Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread or store dry seasoning separately.
Notes
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for best results.
Let the spice mix sit in the oil for at least 5 minutes to fully develop flavor.
Store leftover seasoning in an airtight jar; only mix with oil when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Carrabba's bread dipping oil, Italian appetizer, olive oil dip