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Make this super simple Garlic Dipping Sauce in just 5 minutes and have a delicious sauce to dip fries, veggies and bread in. Loaded with garlic flavor!
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I love a good garlic sauce and while tzatsiki has been my go-to for years - this Garlic Dipping Sauce is so much easier to make, and even more delicious! Try it yourself, you won't regret it.
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick - just 5 minutes and then let it sit
- It's easy with a few simple steps
- Loaded with garlic flavor - but not too much, just right
- Keeps well so you can store leftoves for another day
- Very verstile and is a delicious sauce for most proteins, carbs and veggies
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Greek yogurt can be swapped for another neutral, unsweetened, yogurt, like Turkish yogurt, or sour cream
- Greek yogurt and mayonnaise can be swapped for just crème fraîche
How to make it
- Place minced * or pressed garlic with the salt in a shallow bowl
- Use a fork to smash the garlic with the salt until well combined
- Add mayonnaise and yogurt
- Mix well, taste test, and season with ground black pepper
Tips & tricks
- Smash the garlic with the salt to help spread the flavors throughout the sauce
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving, for the flavors to deepen
- If you're making it in advance keep in mind that it will taste more and more of garlic the longer you let it sit
- Make ahead: you can make this sauce up to 48 hours in advance
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
Recipe FAQ
There are generally two types of garlic dipping sauce, each with its own ingredients in addition to garlic and other seasonings: creamy sauces and butter sauces.
Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce is made from creamy ingredients like mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream or crème fraîche.
Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce is made with a butter or margarine base.
There are many things you can dip in garlic sauce, some of my favorites include tater tots, breadsticks, shrimp, pizza crusts, steak, veggies and sweet potato fries. If you're looking for a garlic sauce to serve with pasta, try this Garlic Parmesan Sauce instead..
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Recipe
Garlic Dipping Sauce
Print RateIngredients
- 1 garlic clove pressed or minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place minced or pressed garlic with the salt in a shallow bowl. Mash it together to combine.1 garlic clove, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Add mayonnaise and Greek yogurt and mix well.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- Taste test and season with ground black pepper.¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Equipment needed for this recipe
- Measuring cups (metric or US)*
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Greek yogurt can be swapped for another neutral, unsweetened, yogurt, like Turkish yogurt, or sour cream
- Greek yogurt and mayonnaise can be swapped for just crème fraîche
Tips & tricks
- Smash the garlic with the salt to help spread the flavors throughout the sauce
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving, for the flavors to deepen
- If you're making it in advance keep in mind that it will taste more and more of garlic the longer you let it sit
- Make ahead: you can make this sauce up to 48 hours in advance
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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