Sorellina-Style Cheesy Dipping Oil

Name: Sorellina-Style Cheesy Dipping Oil
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Balsamic Vinegar (optional); 3–4 cloves pressed or finely grated Garlic; 1/3 cup (30 g) finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp finely minced Fresh Italian parsley; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1/2 tsp Dried basil; 1 pinch Red pepper flakes; To taste Flaky sea salt; To taste Freshly cracked black pepper; 1 loaf Crusty Italian bread, Ciabatta, or baguette

Tori @cook_116282865

This is inspired by a family owned restaurant in Minnesota I unfortunately don't live there anymore but I absolutely loved this so I wanted to recreate it

Tori @cook_116282865

This is inspired by a family owned restaurant in Minnesota I unfortunately don't live there anymore but I absolutely loved this so I wanted to recreate it

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Ingredients

2 servings

1/2 cup (120 ml)Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp (15 ml)Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
3–4 clovespressed or finely grated Garlic
1/3 cup (30 g)finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 tbspfinely minced Fresh Italian parsley
1 tspDried oregano
1/2 tspDried basil
1 pinchRed pepper flakes
To tasteFlaky sea salt
To tasteFreshly cracked black pepper
1 loafCrusty Italian bread, Ciabatta, or baguette

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Steps

1

Use a wide, shallow plate for serving.
2

Grate garlic directly onto the center of the plate.
3

Sprinkle oregano, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the garlic.
4

Generously cover with grated cheese to form a visible layer.
5

Slowly pour olive oil over the herbs and cheese. Dot balsamic vinegar around the plate if using.
6

Let the oil sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7

Warm bread in a 175°C (350°F) oven for 5 minutes before serving.
8

Serve bread alongside the dipping oil and enjoy.