Creamy Homemade Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe (Print Version)
Learn how to make a creamy homemade garlic dipping sauce for all your favorite snacks and meals in just minutes.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Dairy
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 cup Mayonnaise
02 -
6 cloves Roasted Garlic
03 -
1/4 cup Sour Cream
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
05 -
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
06 -
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
→ Garnish & Toppings
07 -
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
→ Optional Extras
08 -
Red pepper flakes
09 -
Fresh Dill
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap it in foil. Roast for about 30-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
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Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins. Use a fork or garlic press to mash them up.
03 -
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mashed garlic, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until smooth and creamy.
04 -
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to your liking.
05 -
For best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
06 -
Serve your creamy garlic dipping sauce with your favorite foods!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't over-roast the garlic! It can get bitter if it burns.
02 -
This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
03 -
Plain Greek yogurt works as a substitute for sour cream.
04 -
Serve with French fries, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or pizza!
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Oven
02 -
foil
03 -
medium bowl
04 -
fork or garlic press
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 200 calories
Total Fat: 18 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Protein: 2 grams