italian dipping sauce for bread (we call it italian butter)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Dee Stillwell
Citrus Heights, CA

I first tried this with the wonderful open hearth baked bread at Romano's Macaroni Grill Restaurant. I fell in love with it then and there. I make it at home every time we bring home a good loaf of bread. Dip and Enjoy! This is a net pic. I will add one next time I make it.

(2 ratings)
yield 1 /3 cup
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For italian dipping sauce for bread (we call it italian butter)

  • 1/2 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    good balsamic vinegar, more or less to desired taste.
  • 1/4 c
    fresh grated parmesan cheese, more if desired
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • YOU CAN ADD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, IF DESIRED TO TASTE
  • chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • chopped fresh or dried basil or a spoon of pesto
  • roasted garlic cloves or raw if desired

How To Make italian dipping sauce for bread (we call it italian butter)

  • 1
    Pour Olive oil on dinner plate. Add balsamic, pepper and parmesan cheese. Stir all together, taste and adjust flavors as desired. Serve with good crusty Italian or sourdough bread. Dip & Enjoy!

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