Rich and robust, homemade garlic sauce is ready in 5 minutes with just a few ingredients!
Fresh garlic is blended with mayo, yogurt, lemon juice, and some seasonings to create an easy spread or sauce that goes with anything!
This creamy, tangy, and garlicky sauce will transform salads and vegetables into restaurant worthy side dishes.
Creamy Homemade Garlic Sauce
- This easy garlic sauce is a reliable go-to sauce that adds rich and savory flavor to everything from pasta to proteins and is even great as a dip!
- Make garlic sauce as an alternative to Ranch for pizza and pizza rolls, French fries, tater tots, and fresh-cut veggies!
- Make this Papa John’s copycat sauce recipe in minutes! No food processor? No problem! A small personal blender (the kind for smoothies) will also work!
Ingredients & Variations
Garlic – Use fresh garlic or a tablespoon of minced garlic. For a more subtle garlic flavor, roast the entire head and use the leftovers to make garlic hummus or garlic aioli.
Base – Mayonnaise, yogurt, and olive oil become emulsified to create this rich and flavorful sauce. Any variety of these ingredients will work.
Lemon Juice – Lemon is the acidic component needed to balance out the pungent flavor of garlic and the rich flavors of mayo and olive oil. If lemon juice isn’t available, use half the amount in vinegar (preferably rice vinegar, but any will do). Tame the flavor by adding a little honey or maple syrup.
Seasonings – Fresh parsley adds a pop of color to garlic sauce but dried will also work. Zest up garlic sauce with a dash of lemon pepper seasoning, Italian seasoning, and a dash of red pepper flakes will make it spicy, or choose any combination of herbs and spices that matches the menu!
How to Make Garlic Sauce
Rich, savory, and mildly pungent, homemade garlic sauce is ready in 5 minutes with just a few ingredients!
- Process all ingredients in a food processor until emulsified and smooth, as per the recipe below.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley.
How to Use Creamy Garlic Sauce
Garlic sauce is an obvious choice to serve as a dip French fries or bread sticks, but it is also delicious drizzled over baked potatoes, grilled shrimp skewers, or roasted veggies too!
And this uber-versatile garlic sauce can add a depth of flavor to soups, stews, and stir fries. Why not use it as a spread on a sandwich or wrap, or as a condiment for burgers?
Best Tips & Tricks
- Store garlic sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. If stored longer, there is a risk that the garlic, which has extremely low acidity, may produce botulism, a serious toxin – and that is not a risk worth taking!
- Freeze in ice cube trays and pop out a cube or two to add to stir fried bok choy, brush over grilled vegetables, or as a base instead of pizza sauce on a homemade pizza crust.
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Homemade Garlic Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup yogurt
- ¼ cup parsley plus more for garnish if desired
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor, add mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Process until well combined and it reaches the desired consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Store in a jar or container in the refrigerator.
- Serve with meats, fries, salad, pizza, etc.
Notes
- Refrigerate garlic sauce in an airtight container or jar for up to 2-3 days. If stored longer, there is a risk that the garlic, which has extremely low acidity, may produce botulism, a serious toxin.
- Freeze sauce in ice cube trays to add to future recipes.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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