Garlic Sauce for Pizza

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4.2

294 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    205 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Garlic Sauce for Pizza

Garlic Sauce for Pizza is a simple blend of unsalted butter, garlic powder, and a pinch of fine sea salt, gently heated until melted and combined. This smooth sauce adds a subtle garlic flavor and buttery richness, perfect for drizzling over pizza or using as a dipping sauce.

Description

This sauce uses a minimal number of ingredients to provide garlic flavor and buttery texture, relying on the warmth of melted butter infused with garlic powder and a touch of fine sea salt. The method involves gently heating the components just until combined, preserving their flavors without overcooking.

It is commonly served alongside pizza as a dipping sauce but can also be brushed over the crust to enhance the savory notes. The sauce’s simplicity allows it to complement a variety of pizza styles without overpowering the main toppings.

One tip suggests using clarified butter instead of whole butter to achieve a brighter golden color, although the flavor remains similar. The note also mentions that some restaurants use margarine instead of butter, which affects taste. This guidance helps home cooks replicate a specific texture and appearance if desired.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • sea salt fine, dash

Instructions

  1. Combine the butter, garlic powder and fine sea salt in a small saucepan.
  2. Stir and heat until melted. Serve.
  3. If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know in the comments or star ratings!

Notes

  • Clarified butter can be used instead of whole unsalted butter for a brighter golden color.
  • The sauce works well as a pizza dipping sauce or brushed over pizza crust.
  • Some commercial versions use margarine, which impacts flavor and consistency.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 205kcal (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Vitamin A 710IU (14%) Calcium 7mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 710IU 14%
Calcium 7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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