Description
This Garlic Parmesan Bread Dipping Oil is a quick and flavorful appetizer made with a blend of herbs, spices, garlic, and parmesan cheese, finished with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for pairing with crusty Italian bread.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- ½ tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil (enough to cover when serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the crushed red pepper, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt.
- Transfer the dry spice mix to a shallow serving plate.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle enough extra virgin olive oil over the mixture to cover.
- Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread. Do not combine the garlic, cheese, oil, and dry spices until just before serving.
Notes
- Only mix the garlic, cheese, oil, and dry seasonings right before serving to preserve freshness.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Great with crusty bread like a French baguette or ciabatta.
- Spice levels can be adjusted by reducing the amount of crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with approx. 1/4 cup olive oil total)
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
