Carrabba's Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe
Bring the Italian flavor home with Carrabba’s Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe, featuring garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper in golden olive oil.
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoons
- Garlic press or grater
- Small serving plate
- Whisk or spoon
- A bread knife and a cutting board
Ingredients
For the Herb Blend:
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp ground red pepper to taste
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- 1 tsp salt use preferably kosher or sea salt
- 1 tsp granulated garlic or one clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary crushed
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
To Serve:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil good quality is essential
- Sliced fresh Italian or fresh French bread.
Optional:
- Some amount of Parmesan cheese sprinkled over it to add even more richness.
- A little balsamic vinegar to add tangy flavor.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dry Mix
- Add all the dried herbs, salt and spices in a small bowl. Blend them together until well blended.
Step 2: Add Fresh Garlic
- Peel and press one fresh clove of garlic and mix it with the herb mixture. This provides the dip with its characteristic smell and richness.
Step 3: Pour the Olive Oil
- Pour the olive oil into your serving dish and add approximately a teaspoon of the herb mixture to the oil. Keep it to your liking, some more herby and some more subtle.
Step 4: Mix and Let It Bloom
- Lightly stir it and allow it to rest approximately 10-15 minutes prior to serving. This enables the herbs to flower and impart the flavors of the herbs into the oil.
Step 5: Serve
- Take your bread and cut it up, and then eat it warm or a little toasted. Dip and taste that herby, garlicky excellence!
- Pro Tip: Use the remaining herb mixture in a small jar. This will take months, and you can make the dip at any time.