Description
A rich and velvety creamy garlic pizza sauce perfect for adding a luscious, savory layer to your homemade pizzas. Made with butter, garlic, flour, milk, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese, this sauce elevates your pizza night with its smooth texture and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter and Garlic
- 0.25 cups Butter (Can substitute with olive oil for a lighter option)
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic (Using fresh garlic is recommended)
Dry Ingredients
- 0.25 cups Flour (Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk (Almond milk can be an alternative for a dairy-free option)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (Mascarpone or dairy-free cream cheese can be alternatives)
Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Nutritional yeast serves as a good vegan substitute)
Seasonings
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Begin by melting ¼ cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat to create a flavorful fat base for the sauce.
- Sauté the garlic: Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant without burning to release its aromatic oils.
- Create a roux: Stir in ¼ cup of flour, whisking rapidly to combine with the butter and garlic, cooking for about 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste and thicken the base.
- Add the milk: Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk while continuously whisking to ensure a smooth consistency and prevent lumps from forming.
- Incorporate the cheeses: Mix in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 4 oz of cream cheese, stirring until all the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season the sauce: Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste preferences. The creamy garlic pizza sauce is now ready to use as a delicious pizza topper.
Notes
- Substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter sauce.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this sauce gluten-free.
- Almond milk or other dairy-free milks can replace regular milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Vegan variations can substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and cream cheese with vegan cream cheese alternatives.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic during sautéing to avoid bitterness.
- This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
