Olive Oil Dip with Warm Bread 🥖🫒🔥
This Olive Oil Dip with Warm Bread is the ultimate starter—rustic, flavorful, and ready in minutes! A bold blend of extra virgin olive oil, herbs, garlic, and a touch of spice, perfect for dipping fresh, crusty bread right out of the oven.
Ingredients 🛒
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove, finely minced)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for added depth)
Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan (optional garnish)
Sliced French bread or Italian baguette, warmed
Directions 👩🍳
1️⃣ In a small bowl or dipping dish, combine olive oil, dried herbs, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir well.
2️⃣ Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor, if desired.
3️⃣ Warm the sliced bread in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until lightly crisp on the outside.
4️⃣ Serve the dip at room temperature, garnished with chopped parsley or Parmesan cheese.
5️⃣ Dip, savor, and enjoy immediately!