Garlic Dip Sauce

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up an incredibly tasty garlic dipping sauce in no time! This vibrant and versatile condiment will seriously make your meals come to life! My garlic butter dipping sauce perfectly complements various dishes, from crispy oven-baked chicken wings to freshly-made pizza.

We all know the buttery garlic dipping sauce that comes with most takeaway pizzas. Its rich and creamy texture is something we all love. But you might be surprised to know that many of these sauces are made without butter! Instead, they use a margarine base.

I don't know about you, but when I want a garlic butter dipping sauce, I want it to be the real deal. There's nothing better than the flavor of real butter, and this easy garlic dip is just that.

You only need some butter, garlic, and seasonings to recreate that classic condiment at home! This copycat recipe for garlic dipping sauce is ready in minutes and tastes much better than store-bought versions. Be sure to use good quality unsalted butter for the best possible taste.

Plus, this delicious sauce has so many uses – it'll soon become a staple in your kitchen! I'll share some of my favorite ways to enjoy this garlic sauce below.

Why You'll Love My Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce

• Bursting with flavor. Yes, butter and garlic are a match made in heaven, but easy this recipe also calls for parsley and parmesan cheese. These two simple additions really take this sauce to the next level! However, if you want your garlic dip recipe cheese-free, feel free to leave out the parmesan.
• Minimal prep-time. This sauce takes only a few minutes to make, so you'll have it ready in minutes. Simply melt the butter, add the garlic and seasonings, and you're done!
• Perfect for a variety of dishes! There aren't many dishes garlic butter sauce doesn't go with. From pizza crusts to wings, roasted vegetables, and more – a simple dip can transform your meal into something truly special.

Ingredients For Garlic Dipping Sauce

• Butter
• Garlic cloves or Garlic powder
• Crushed red pepper
• Salt
• Fresh parsley
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

Instructions For Easy Garlic Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, and salt.
3. Let cook for 30 more seconds.
4. Once the butter is cooled, add the parsley and parmesan.

Variations For Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce

You can mix up the flavor of this sauce to suit whatever you're serving it with. So long as the base recipe of butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes stays the same, here are a few ideas for more variations:

• Add some Italian herbs and parmesan for an Italian-style garlic butter sauce
• Up the spice level by adding sriracha or Tobasco sauce
• Stir in fresh cilantro and serve it with naan 
• Make a citrus garlic butter dipping sauce by adding some lime juice or lemon juice to the recipe
• Use a roasted garlic bulb to add a nutty, sweet flavor to your dipping sauce
• Mix in some onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika for a smoky garlic dip
• Make an even richer garlic butter sauce by adding a few tablespoons of cream cheese or sour cream
• Add a sprinkling of brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar to compliment Asian-style dishes

You can also adjust the intensity of the base sauce to suit your tastes. If you want a subtle garlic flavor, simply use less garlic, and vice versa for you garlic lovers.

How to Serve Garlic Dipping Sauce

You really can't go wrong with this creamy garlic sauce. Aside from dipping breadsticks and for homemade pizza night, here are a few more suggestions:

• Serve it with oven-baked chicken wings
• Drizzle it over roasted vegetables and potatoes
• Serve over baked potatoes
• Use it as a dip for nuggets, fish sticks, or french fries
• Over the top of a chicken shawarma
• Mix some garlic butter sauce into your steakhouse mashed potatoes
• Dip pita bread, pretzel bites, or naan
• Stir through pasta to create an instant, creamy pasta sauce
• Smother over steak like you would steak herb butter
• Pour on chicken or fish before grilling
• Put some in a bowl for dunking vegetables, like celery and carrots
• Make garlic shrimp: sauté your shrimp in the sauce for a delicious dinner!

And these ideas are just touching the surface – the possibilities are truly endless!