Carrabba's Bread Dipping Blend Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

• Basil (hand chopped)
• Rosemary (hand chopped)
• Parsley (hand chopped)
• Thyme (hand chopped)
• Granulated garlic
• Fresh garlic (hand chopped and dried with a paper towel)
• Crushed red pepper
• Black pepper
• Kosher salt
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Hand chop the fresh basil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, and fresh garlic. Do not use a food processor, as this can cause the ingredients to lose flavor.

2. 2

   Dry the freshly chopped garlic thoroughly with a paper towel before adding it to the mix to prevent the blend from forming lumps.

3. 3

   Combine the chopped fresh herbs and garlic with the granulated garlic, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt.

4. 4

   To serve, place a portion of the herb blend on a small plate and pour high-quality extra virgin olive oil over the top. Serve with warm bread for dipping.

Notes

According to a former employee, using fresh herbs rather than dried is essential for the authentic Carrabba's flavor. Drying the garlic is a key tip to keep the mixture shelf-stable and lump-free.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• copycat
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• no-cook
• italian