I am a strong believer in making popular food tastes at home particularly when it is easy and warm. The buttery garlic sauce at Little Caesars is one of my outstanding favorites of all times. Whenever I got pizza, it was my hero, the garlic butter dip.
Therefore, I chose to prepare my own version of Little Caesars Garlic Butter Recipe at home using simple ingredients. With some attempts, I eventually mastered the taste and the texture of it. Today I am sharing this garlic butter on The Calorie Curry, and it is something that I make on a weekly basis.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You will like this recipe as:
- It has a lot of similarity in flavor with the original Little Caesars garlic butter.
- It is super quick and easy
- Ideal in case of the first-time cookers and beginners.
- Makes use of basic culinary products.
- None of the preservatives or artificial flavors.
- It is easy to regulate calories and salt.
- It is literally the simplest recipe of garlic butter I know.
What This Recipe Is (Simple Explanation)
This Little Caesars Garlic Butter Recipe is an ecstatic, creamy, garlic and parsley butter sauce, based on the well known pizza chain. It is a sauce made of melted butter with some flavoring of garlic and herbs primarily as a dip or spread or brushing sauce.
Ingredients Table
| Amount | Unit | Ingredient Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | cup | Unsalted butter | Gives better control over salt |
| 4–5 | cloves | Garlic | Finely minced or paste |
| 1 | tablespoon | Fresh parsley | Finely chopped |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt | Adjust to taste |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Garlic powder | Optional but recommended |
| 1 | tablespoon | Olive oil | Optional, for smooth texture |
Equipment Table
| Amount | Equipment Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small pan | For melting butter |
| 1 | Spoon or spatula | For stirring |
| 1 | Knife | To chop garlic and parsley |
| 1 | Cutting board | For prep |
| 1 | Small bowl or jar | For serving or storing |
Why Each Ingredient Is Important
- Butter: Butter forms the foundation of the recipe and launches richness and natural taste.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic gives it the strong aromatic flavor of Little Caesars sauce.
- Parsley: Will provide freshness and will counter the richness of butter.
- Salt: Enhances all flavors.
- Garlic powder: This gives it restaurant flavour.
- Olive oil: This is used to make the butter soft, and it does not harden too quickly.
- A combination of these ingredients forms the best recipe of garlic and parsley butter.
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Melt the butter
Put a small pan on a very low heat and put the butter. Let it melt slowly. Do not boil.
Step 2: Add garlic
Stir in minced garlic to the This melted butter. Gently stir and cook 30-40 s until it becomes fragrant.
Step 3: Add seasoning
Add salt and garlic powder. Mix well.
Step 4: Turn off heat
Switch off the flame before adding parsley.
Step 5: Add parsley and oil
Add parsley and olive oil, chopped. Give it a stir and your sauce is done.
The best taste is to be served hot.
Tips for Best Results
- Always use low heat
- Never brown or burn garlic
- Use fresh garlic as it tastes good.
- Chop parsley very fine
- Immediately serve or maintain temperature.
- These are the tips that ensure that this is the easiest garlic and parsley butter recipe every time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Cooking on high heat
- Burning garlic
- It is not possible to add parsley when butter is hot.
- Salted butter without salt Holywell.
- Overcooking the sauce
- These are the errors that should be avoided to get ideal outcomes.
Health / Calorie-Friendly Notes
- Well, it is The Calorie Curry, so there is something to tell you honestly:
- Butter contains a lot of calories and it is better to control the size of portions.
- Olive oil can be used in place of half of the butter.
- Home-made version contains no preservatives.
- Reduction of salt = more healthy version.
- It is a wiser choice compared to ready-made sauces in the store.
Variations and Substitutions
- Vegan: Use plant-based butter
- Low-fat: Butter and olive oil are mixed together.
- Spicy: Add chili flakes
- Cheesy: Add grated parmesan
- Indian twist: Pinch of oregano and red chili powder.
- It is a very flexible easy garlic butter recipe.
What to Serve It With
This Little Caesars Garlic Butter Recipe is good with:
- Pizza slices
- Breadsticks
- Garlic bread
- Pasta
- Naan or roti
- Roasted vegetables
- I go even to the extent of using it on popcorn.
Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight jar
- Refrigerate for up to 7 days
- Reheat gently on low heat
- Butter will solidify at cold (normal) temperatures.
Little Caesars Garlic Butter Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place a small pan on low heat and add the butter. Let it melt slowly. Do not boil.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter. Stir gently and cook for 30–40 seconds until fragrant.
- Add salt and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Switch off the flame before adding parsley.
- Add chopped parsley and olive oil. Stir once and your sauce is ready.
FAQs
Is this the real Little Caesars garlic butter recipe?
This is a home made copycat which is quite similar in taste.
Is this an easy garlic butter recipe for beginners?
Sure, it is ideal when starting out.
Can I make garlic butter without parsley?
Yes, but parsley adds freshness.
Can I use dried parsley?
Yes, use half the quantity.
How long does homemade garlic butter last?
Up to 7 days in the refrigerator.
Conclusion
It was found that the ingredients used in this Little Caesars Garlic Butter Recipe do not require any complex ingredients or techniques in order to make restaurant-like flavors at home. It is fast, warming, and it is highly versatile.
In case you liked this recipe, keep coming back to The Calorie Curry to find more simple, straight-forward, and calorie conscious recipes that are prepared by home cooks. Merry frying and merry dipping!