It’s all about the dips! This easy garlic dipping sauce recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients. It has a creamy, rich garlic flavor that is irresistible! It’s a versatile recipe that can be served with many different appetizers, like our meatball appetizer, and entrees.
It’s a wonderful dipping sauce for meat, fish, french fries, vegetables, and even pita bread! This is the best creamy garlic dip and an easy make-ahead appetizer.
Trust us when we say this dip won’t last long. We made it and served it with meatballs and it was such a hit! Garlic is one of our favorite ingredients to use when cooking and this dip has the most creamy, savory flavor.
Why We Love This Tasty Dip
There are several reasons why this is the best simple garlic dip, here are a few reasons why we love it:
Super easy recipe to make using simple ingredients from the grocery store.
Enhances appetizers and entrees.
It’s a versatile condiment and perfect for meat dishes, fish, vegetables, or even pita bread.
No blender or food processor is needed. Just a mixing bowl and a spatula. It’s the easiest way to make it.
Continue reading for everything you need to know about making this delicious dip recipe.
What is Garlic?
To many, the official classification of garlic is a bit of a mystery. It doesn’t seem quite a vegetable, but not quite a herb either. So what is garlic exactly?
Technically speaking, garlic is officially classed as a vegetable and belongs to the onion family. It has a sharp and almost herbaceous taste that’s versatile enough to work in dishes across almost every culture you can imagine.
Our garlic dip recipe is the perfect way for garlic lovers to enjoy the distinct garlic flavor.
How to Make The Best Garlic Dipping Sauce
Supplies
There are a few supplies you’ll need to make this dip:
- Garlic Press – This is the best way to get minced, garlic. We use fresh garlic in this recipe and using a garlic press gives it a perfect texture.
- Medium Bowl – A medium mixing bowl to combine and stir the ingredients.
- Serving Bowl – Small, pretty serving bowl for dipping.
Garlic Dip Ingredients
Mayonnaise – An emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and either vinegar or lemon juice. There are many variants of flavorings for mayonnaise too. We used classic mayonnaise for this recipe but you can also use healthier options too.
Sour Cream – This adds even more of a creamy texture and gives the dip a little tangy flavor.
Garlic – Use fresh garlic cloves, minced garlic adds all of the garlic flavorings to this garlic dip.
Mint – Use fresh mint finely chopped. It adds a freshness to the recipe and tastes really good. You can also thyme or green onions as a substitute.
Lemon Juice – Adds more acidity to the recipe.
Kosher Salt + Black Pepper – Enhances and adds flavor to the dip.
Tips for Making Creamy Garlic Dip
- Use high-quality ingredients. It makes a difference in the overall flavor and quality of the dip.
- Use fresh garlic and not garlic powder. Fresh garlic gives the dip the perfect garlic flavor.
- If you want to use less garlic, 1 garlic clove you can. We like a string garlic
- You can substitute mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or cream cheese, however, it will change the overall flavor of the dip.
Garlic Dip Variations
Garlic dip is an easy-to-make and versatile condiment that can be paired with lots of different types of accouterments. Try it with french fries, potato chips, homemade tortilla chips, or whatever you like. One of the best things about the versatility of garlic is that it’s easy to customize this garlic dip.
- Substitute the mint with herbs like cilantro, dill, parsley, rosemary, or fresh chives for a more herby version.
- Include chili flakes and smoked paprika for a slightly spicy twang.
- Swirl in tomato sauce and balsamic glaze for a Mediterranean twist.
- For roasted garlic dip, roast a garlic head in the oven, then when it’s hot, smash it in with the other ingredients.
How to Store Garlic Dip
It’s important to store your garlic dip properly so it doesn’t spoil. You should be keeping your dip in an airtight container in your fridge. This could be Tupperware, a glass jar, a small bowl with plastic wrap, or anything else you have to hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to save your garlic for a little bit later you might be wondering if you can freeze it. The good news is the answer is yes, you can. Most types of garlic dip will last for up to 6 months in your freezer.
Garlic dip is a perfect make-ahead dish. This is because the longer you let it sit, the more the flavors will infuse and become more pronounced. You want to strike the right balance between making it too far ahead and not far ahead enough.
When you make your garlic dip, using perishable ingredients like mayo, sour cream, or yogurt, it can be tricky to tell how long it will keep. When you store your dip in an airtight container it should keep in the fridge for between 3 and 5 days. Always examine your dip before dishing it up if you think it’s coming toward the end of its use-by date.
Garlic dip is made from 5 simple ingredients. It’s a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, mint, and lemon juice. It’s easy to make and pairs nicely with many dishes.
Can You Use Sour Cream in Place of the Mayo?
In short, yes you can use more sour cream in place of mayo for this dip. If you have an egg allergy this would be a great substitution. If you’re vegan, you could try plant-based yogurt.
Garlic Dip Uses
A dip is a condiment for many types of foods and is used to add more flavor to food. We use dips when serving appetizers, finger foods, or as a sauce for main dishes. Here are some ideas of how you can use this dipping sauce:
Steak Dishes – A seared flank steak or filet.
Grilled Fish – Try it with our salmon skewers.
French Fries – Sweet potato or regular fries.
Chicken – Try it with our roasted chicken recipe, chicken wings, or chicken shawarma.
Pita Bread – Add it to our Greek Mezze platter.
Sandwich Spread – Use this garlic sauce as a spread for sandwiches.
Vegetable Dip – This dip is perfect for crispy veggies such as cucumbers, celery, and carrots.
More Simple Dips You’ll Love
If you love this garlicky dip, then you must try these dip recipes:
Three Ingredient Blue Cheese Dip
Our Favorite Yogurt Tahini Dip
When to Serve Garlic Dip
This recipe is perfect for parties. If you’re serving appetizers, this is when you would make a creamy dipping sauce to go with the appetizers. Here are some parties and celebrations you can serve this dip:
Happy Hour Appetizer Party
Birthday Party it’s also perfect for a last-minute birthday party!
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Garlic Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tbsp mint, fresh, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredints into a medium bowl.
- Using a spatula, mix the ingredients together until combined.
- Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with mint
Notes
Tips for Making Creamy Garlic Dip
- Use high-quality ingredients. It makes a difference in the overall flavor and quality of the dip.
- Use fresh garlic and not garlic powder. Fresh garlic gives the dip the perfect garlic flavor.
- If you want to use less garlic, 1 garlic clove you can. We like a string garlic
- You can substitute mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or cream cheese, however, it will change the overall flavor of the dip.
Nutrition
HI THERE, JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I HAVE BEEN MAKING GARLIC DIP FOR OVER 40+ YEARS (not going to say how old i am, but) LOVE YOUR RECIPE AND MINE IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. I USE S. CREAM AND MAYO 1/2 CUP EACH, LOTS OF GARLIC MINCED PROBABLY 6 CLOVES, LOVE THE STUFF, NO OIL, BLACK PEPPER, LOTS OF HERBS – PARSLEY, ITALIAN SEASONING, GARLIC PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, MARJORAM, CELERY SALT. SEASON TO TASTE. USUALLY MAKE THIS FOR MYSELF WITH VEGIES AND/OR CRACKERS, AND ALSO TO PARTIES. PEOPLE WHO LOVE GARLIC, LOVE THIS! THANKS
So happy you loved it!!!
So happy to hear that!! Garlic dipping sauce is the best!