Pappasito's Butter Dip Sauce Recipe
Crave that addictive garlic-butter magic from Pappasito's? This Pappasito's Butter Dip Sauce Recipe recreates restaurant perfection at home. Creamy, garlicky and perfect for sizzling fajitas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise Hellmann's best
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
Mince Garlic Finely
- Peel garlic cloves. Mince or press very fine. No big chunks allowed. Fresh garlic gives punch. Let sit 5 minutes—flavor develops. Set aside for melting step.
Melt Butter Gently
- Use small saucepan over low heat. Add butter and olive oil. Melt slowly without browning. Swirl pan occasionally. Golden liquid base ready for garlic infusion.
Sauté Garlic Lightly
- Add minced garlic to warm butter mix. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't brown garlic—bitter taste ruins sauce. Remove from heat immediately. Aroma fills kitchen!
Mix in Seasonings
- Stir lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and cayenne into butter. Whisk smooth. Let cool 2 minutes. Tangy, spicy base perfect. Taste and adjust heat now.
Whisk in Mayonnaise
- Add mayonnaise to cooled butter mixture. Whisk vigorously until creamy and emulsified. No separation. Silky smooth texture achieved. Sauce thickens beautifully before your eyes.
Chill and Serve
- Transfer to jar. Refrigerate 1 hour minimum. Flavors marry perfectly. Serve at room temp for best dip. Small bowl with spoon works great.
- Now you know how to make Pappasito's Butter Dip Sauce like pros!
Notes
- Fridge: Glass jar up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Ice cube trays 3 months.
- Room temp: 2 hours max serving.
- Soften: Microwave 5 seconds, stir.
- Don't boil—separation happens.