Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004...enhanced with Only Herbs Italian Seasoning
Prep Time:
10 min
Inactive Prep Time:
1 hr 0 min
Cook Time:
3 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
1/2 cup oil
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Pinch salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Only Herbs Italian Seasoning
- Hot crusty loaf Italian or French bread, sliced
Directions:
To make the garlic oil, in a small saucepan, gently heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant but not colored, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cover and let steep for 1 hour. Strain into a sterilized bottle or jar and discard the garlic. Use within 24 hours. (Or store in a sterilized container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
To make the dipping sauce, place the oil at room temperature in a plate. Sprinkle desired amount of Only Herbs Italian Seasoning in plate. Dip with hot Italian Bread.
