Pizza Pizza Creamy Garlic Dip (copycat) Recipe
A cold, creamy garlic dip for dunking pizza crusts, rolls and fries: mayonnaise and sour cream, plenty of fresh garlic and a squeeze of lemon. This is our at-home take on the garlic dip that comes with a pizza order.
The short version
- Base: mayonnaise with a little sour cream for tang.
- Garlic: fresh grated garlic plus a pinch of garlic powder for an even garlic flavour.
- Texture: thin it with a splash of milk until it just runs off a spoon.
- Time: five minutes of mixing, then 30 minutes in the fridge.
💡 Chef's tip
Grate the garlic on a fine grater so it disappears into the dip. Chunks of raw garlic can taste harsh, and chilling mellows the rest.
📝 Good to know
Pizza Pizza does not publish this recipe. The mayo, sour cream and garlic base is the pattern that home versions share, so treat this as a copycat rather than an exact match.
Swaps
- Sour cream → plain Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier dip.
- Lemon juice → a teaspoon of white vinegar.
- Extra → a spoonful of grated Parmesan or a pinch of dried oregano for a pizzeria flavour.
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Serving size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 170 calories
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
Estimated from the ingredient amounts for about 1 cup of dip (8 servings). These are not Pizza Pizza's published figures.
Storage
Fridge: airtight container, up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Freezer: not recommended. Mayonnaise-based dips separate once frozen.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I use garlic powder only?
You can, but fresh garlic gives a brighter, more garlicky taste. If using powder alone, start with 1 teaspoon and add to taste.
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How do I make it thinner or thicker?
Whisk in milk, a tablespoon at a time, to thin it. For a thicker dip, leave out the milk or add more sour cream.
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What do I serve it with?
Pizza crusts, pizza rolls, fries, breadsticks and vegetables all work. For a red-sauce dip, try our Pizza Pizza sauce.
Pairs with
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Ingredients
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Dip
Method
Dip
- 1
Mix
In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, grated garlic, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper until completely smooth.
- 2
Adjust the texture
For a pourable, dippable consistency, whisk in the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it just runs off a spoon. Taste and add more salt, lemon or garlic as you like.
- 3
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