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This Carrabba’s bread dip recipe recreates the restaurant favorite at home with pantry ingredients. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect last-minute appetizer!
Savory, garlicky, aromatic, and just practically begging to be soaked up with crusty bread, it’s not surprising that everyone wants to learn how to make Carrabba’s olive oil dip.
The good news?
This copycat bread dipping oil tastes just like the one they serve at the restaurant!
It can also double as a bold condiment for various dishes, so don’t miss out on something that only takes minutes to make.
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Why You’ll Love This Carrabba’s Bread Dip Recipe
- This Carrabbas bread dip recipe captures the restaurant-style flavor of the popular herb bread dip in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients!
- This Carrabba’s copycat bread dip tastes upscale, perfect for impressing guests without needing to spend big bucks or hours of work in the kitchen.
- This Carrabbas dipping oil is not just for bread! You can use it to effortlessly elevate salads, roasted vegetables, pasta, grilled meats, and marinades.
Ingredients
Freshly ground black pepper – This Carrabba’s bread dip recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, so cracking the black pepper yourself is totally worth it for the extra flavor!
Crushed red pepper flakes – They add a little heat to the Carrabba’s oil, perfectly complementing the robust, garlicky flavor of the dip.
Dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, and dried rosemary – Feel free to customize your herb mixture for this Carrabba’s bread dip mix. You can combine fresh and dried herbs!
Onion powder and garlic powder – This savory spice mixture makes the herbs in our copycat Carrabbas oil dip recipe really pop.
Coarse sea salt – For extra texture and mouthwatering saltiness in every dunk. Kosher salt also works.
Garlic – Fresh is best to get a restaurant-quality Carrabba’s oil at home!
Extra virgin olive oil – The olive oil makes or breaks this Carrabba’s herb oil dipping oil, so choose a high-quality one! Consider the country of origin, as some are more neutral in flavor, which is perfect if you find extra-virgin olive oil too strong.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions For Carrabba’s Bread Dipping Oil
Granulated garlic
No fresh garlic? No problem!
This Carrabba’s bread dip recipe also works with granulated garlic.
Add-ins
Feel free to jazz up this Carrabba’s dipping oil recipe with extras like dried minced onion and Parmesan cheese for even more flavor.
Balsamic vinegar
Turn this copycat Carrabbas dipping sauce into a salad dressing! Try it with about half a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use High-Quality Oil
A high-quality, single-region olive oil is the secret to taking this Carrabba’s bread dip from good to amazing!
More Serving Options
This Carrabba’s bread dip recipe is incredibly versatile! Use the Italian dip mix in salad dressings, marinades, or as a finishing drizzle on pasta, soups, roasted veggies, and grilled meats.
Leftover Tips
Got leftovers? Because it contains fresh garlic, I recommend storing your Carrabba’s olive oil dip in the fridge and using it within 3 days.
Carrabba’s Olive Oil Dip Recipe FAQs
Can you buy Carrabba’s bread dip?
Carrabba’s bread dip isn’t sold in stores, but you can mimic it with either a DIY Carrabba’s herb blend (like the one we used in this recipe) or a ready-made bread dipping seasoning. Some people swear by the Tuscany blend from Dean Jacob’s for their homemade Carrabba’s bread dipping sauce!
Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried for this Carrabba’s dipping oil recipe?
The ideal bread for Carrabba’s bread dipping oil is something sturdy and absorbent. Try a baguette, ciabatta, focaccia, sourdough, or a crusty white loaf!
What is the best bread for dipping?
Can this Carrabba’s bread dip recipe be made ahead of time?
Can this Carrabba’s bread dip recipe be made ahead of time?
Yes! Just make the Carrabba’s herb mix recipe in advance. Keep the dry mix in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks, then add the olive oil and fresh garlic only when you’re ready to serve.
Can I freeze bread dipping oil?
We haven’t tested freezing this Carrabba’s olive oil dip, but you can try it by spooning a teaspoon of the herb mix into an ice cube tray, topping them with olive oil, and freezing. Then, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe bag for storage and thaw at room temperature before serving.
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Carrabba’s Bread Dip Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for your copycat Carrabba's bread dip.
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and stir until well combined, ensuring the herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture onto a plate and drizzle generously with olive oil. Gently mix the oil and spices right before serving so the flavors stay vibrant. Enjoy!
Notes
- A high-quality, single-region olive oil is the secret to taking this Carrabba’s bread dip from good to amazing!
- This Carrabba’s bread dip recipe is incredibly versatile! Use the Italian dip mix in salad dressings, marinades, or as a finishing drizzle on pasta, soups, roasted veggies, and grilled meats.
- Got leftovers? Because it contains fresh garlic, I recommend storing your Carrabba’s olive oil dip in the fridge and using it within 3 days.
Nutrition
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