Papa John’s Pizza may owe much of its popularity to its iconic buttery, garlicky dipping sauce. This indulgent extra transforms pizza crusts into a crave-worthy treat, making them too delicious to discard. Whether you love drizzling the sauce over your entire slice or saving it for dipping, it’s hard to imagine enjoying a box of Papa John’s without it.
The good news? You don’t have to order a whole pizza just to get your garlic sauce fix. With this easy copycat recipe, developed by registered dietitian Kristen Carli, you can recreate the beloved sauce at home. It’s quick to whip up, easily scalable for a crowd (because everyone deserves their own portion), and, most importantly, absolutely delicious!
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
DIRECTIONS
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Once melted, stir in the salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until fully combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 414
- Total Fat: 46.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 29.2 g
- Trans Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 122.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Total Sugars: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 137.0 mg
- Protein: 0.8 g
