Garlic-Infused Oil and Dipping Sauce

Name: Garlic-Infused Oil and Dipping Sauce
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H3M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H13M0.000S
Yield: 1/2 cup oil
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; Balsamic vinegar; Pinch red pepper flakes; Pinch salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese; Hot crusty loaf Italian or French bread, sliced

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 13 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 3 min

Yield: 1/2 cup oil

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 13 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 3 min

Yield: 1/2 cup oil

Ingredients

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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Balsamic vinegar

Pinch red pepper flakes

Pinch salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

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 shallow bowl or decorative plate. Swirl a drizzle of balsamic decoratively into the center. Sprinkle with the pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper, and top with a light coating of cheese.
Serve as a dip for hot bread.