This is a recipe for an easy garlic dip without mayonnaise. This garlic sauce is a versatile condiment and can be used for steak, roasted veggies, burgers or as a dipping sauce for artichokes!

The prep literally takes about a minute, maybe 2, if you are having a hard time peeling garlic.

It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few days (I recommend consuming it within 3 days), if stored properly in an air-tight container or sealed jar.

What is garlic dip made of?

Usually, garlic dip is made with crushed fresh garlic and oil, butter or mayonnaise (aioli). However, my recipe for garlic dip contains sour cream, ketchup and seasoning.

If you are skeptical about using ketchup to make this dip, don’t be. Give it a go and let me know what you think!

How to make garlic dip

In a small bowl (a soup bowl will be perfect), combine crushed garlic, sour cream, ketchup, salt and pepper.

Make sure you mix everything well.

Tip: Use a garlic press, instead of just mincing it with a knife. The difference is noticeable! If you are not sure which one I mean, this: garlic press is similar to the one I have.

Or, if you have a garlic crusher, that’s perfect too!

By the way, this would also be a great garlic sour cream sauce for tacos! We also love it with bunless cheeseburger bites, buffalo chicken wings and air fryer artichokes!

More quick dips for party:

Guys, this is our favorite dip because it only has a few ingredients that we usually have on hand, so we can whip it up in seconds.

If you do try this recipe, please let us know what you think in the comments section below!

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Garlic Dip

Author: Julia

This is a recipe for an easy garlic dip without mayonnaise. This garlic sauce is a versatile condiment and can be used for steak, roasted veggies, burgers or as a dipping sauce for artichokes!

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Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings tablespoons (½ cup)

Ingredients

½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 garlic clove (see note 1, pressed)
salt (to taste, see note 3)
black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a small bowl (soup bowl will do), combine all the ingredients until smooth. Give it a taste. Add more salt, pepper, ketchup or garlic, if you like.
Serve with roasted artichokes, burgers, veggies, tacos …

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Notes

This sauce can be easily doubled/tripled .... Quantities of every ingredient can be adjusted to your liking.
For best results use fresh garlic. One small clove is plenty for ½ cups of sour cream. If you want to add more, I recommend tasting it first and adding only after, if needed.
If you are on a low-sodium diet, you can omit this completely.
This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days (make sure to store it in an air-tight container or sealed jar).

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tablespoon, Calories: 33 kcal (2%), Carbohydrates: 2 g (1%), Protein: 0.4 g (1%), Fat: 3 g (5%), Saturated Fat: 1 g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 8 mg (3%), Sodium: 39 mg (2%), Potassium: 31 mg (1%), Fiber: 0.04 g, Sugar: 1 g (1%), Vitamin A: 109 IU (2%), Vitamin C: 0.4 mg, Calcium: 16 mg (2%), Iron: 0.03 mg

Course Dips

Cuisine American

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