Italian Butter Recipe
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Italian Butter

By: Ginger 
"If you are looking for a Italian bread dip, try this. It makes a spectacular bread dip, suitable for any occasion. Double or triple the recipe to make enough for a crowd. Serve with warm French bread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (109)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 0.5 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Using a spice or coffee grinder, grind together red and black peppers, dried herbs, garlic powder, minced garlic, and salt.
  2. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of herb mixture onto a small plate. Pour a thin layer of olive oil on top, and serve. Store remaining mixture in an air-tight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 154 | Total Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
"Italian Butter" is a really cute name for this! I love dipping warm bread into this mixture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2006 by KRYSWADE   view full review
This recipe was awesome! I had a party last weekend and this was my favorite part. When I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by jrbaker Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is excellent, and is a new staple in my house. I do recommend making it beforehand &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2003 by Annette   view full review
When you grind everything together, it turns into a powder and I didn't like that. It looks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by JackieO   view full review
I mixed this blend into softened butter and then refridgerated it. It made a great spread for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2008 by JORGINE   view full review
I don't have spice grinder so skipped that part but loved this dip. I did let it sit in oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by ASHLIE H   view full review
An incredible recipe! I mix it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar over finely grated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I mix all the dry ingredients together, using a good quality salt, to keep on hand. When I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by JDVMD   view full review
Yummy and very simple to prepare. Served with warm French bread as the recipe suggests. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by la belle vie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this taste almost exactly like carrabbas.. i made it exactly as written. i used sea salt. i...

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