Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy garlic sauce, perfect for adding a burst of garlicky goodness to your favorite pizza. Whether drizzled on top or used as a dip, this sauce will elevate your pizza experience to a whole new level.
Ingredients
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Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickness)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
- Season: Stir in garlic powder and salt.
- Thicken (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Cream: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream or milk and cook for 1–2 more minutes until slightly thickened and smooth.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley if using. Serve warm as a drizzle or dip for pizza.
Notes
- For a cheesier version, stir in 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan.
- You can also use this as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or as a base for white pizza.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
