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Creamy Garlic Sauce

Smooth, creamy and garlicky — an easy yogurt-based sauce thickened naturally with boiled potato.
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Creamy homemade garlic sauce in a bowl with fresh garlic, black pepper and parsley

This easy Creamy Garlic Sauce gets its thick, smooth texture from boiled potato, so it needs only a small amount of mayonnaise. Fresh garlic and black pepper keep the flavor simple and savory. It is especially good alongside Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken.

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Garlic Sauce

This Creamy Garlic Sauce is smooth, garlicky and easy to make with yogurt and boiled potato. The potato thickens the sauce naturally, so only a small amount of mayonnaise is needed, making it a versatile dip for grilled chicken, snacks and savory meals.

Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

  • ½ cup boiled potato
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1–1½ tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Blend: Add the boiled potato, garlic cloves, yogurt, mayonnaise, black pepper and salt to a blender.
  2. Make it creamy: Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste: Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
  4. Serve: Serve with Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken or use as a dip or drizzle.

Recipe Tip

Start with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and add the extra ½ tablespoon if you want a slightly richer sauce.

Why Add Potato?

The boiled potato helps give the sauce a thick, creamy texture without needing a large amount of mayonnaise.

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