Creamy Garlic Sauce for Pizza
This creamy garlic sauce for pizza is a rich, savory blend perfect for white pizza bases, dipping, and drizzling. Quick and packed with garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- - 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - ¼ tsp salt
- - ¼ tsp black pepper
- - ¼ tsp onion powder
- - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking continuously.
- Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix until cheese is melted.
- For a cilantro twist, stir in chopped cilantro and simmer for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Recipe notes:
For extra creamy texture, use half-and-half. Optional ingredients include red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Recipe serving suggestions:
Serve over white pizza, use as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, or drizzle on roasted vegetables.
Recipe expert tips:
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Warm milk slightly before adding to avoid curdling.
- Whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
For extra creamy texture, use half-and-half. Optional ingredients include red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Recipe serving suggestions:
Serve over white pizza, use as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, or drizzle on roasted vegetables.
Recipe expert tips:
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Warm milk slightly before adding to avoid curdling.
- Whisk constantly to prevent lumps.