Pizza-Inspired Bread Dipping Oil

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Pizza-Inspired Bread Dipping Oil

When you need a last-minute appetizer, this gorgeous pizza-inspired bread dipping oil is your girl. It takes about five minutes, uses ingredients you probably already have on hand, and is always a crowd-pleaser. Think olive oil, tomato, garlic, parmesan, basil, and chili, all swirled together and ready for warm, fresh bread.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread dipping oil, dipping oil

Servings: servings

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Kate Phillips

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves crushed
½ cup of Parmesan cheese grated
A handful of basil leaves chopped
1 teaspoon of chili flakes
1 teaspoon of salt
Black pepper

Instructions

Mix the oil.
Add ½ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, the crushed garlic cloves, ½ cup of grated parmesan, a handful of basil leaves, 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a good grind of black pepper to a bowl or a large, lipped plate.
Mix to combine really well, then taste, and season with a little more salt if you like.

PRO TIP: To save on washing up, mix the oil in the same bowl or plate you're planning to serve it in.

Serve.
Enjoy the dipping oil with your favorite bread or pizza crust.

Notes

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: You can absolutely make the oil ahead of time - the basil will dull in color so if you're serving it at a party, I'd recommend adding it as you go to serve. It will keep well for 5 days in the fridge, in a covered container. You might find that the oil solidifies slightly in the fridge, but it'll soon soften up as it sits at room temperature for a few minutes.

MORE DIPPING OIL VARIATIONS: Try my festive dipping oil, basil pesto dipping oil, Greek-inspired dipping oil, date night dipping oil, jalapeno popper dipping oil or Mediterranean dipping oil for more flavor combinations.

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