Creamy Garlic Mayo Dip (Printable)

Smooth garlic infused mayo ideal for dipping, spreading, and enhancing grilled dishes or fries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade)

→ Aromatics

02 - 2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated

→ Acidity

03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Seasonings

04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Add-ins

06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
02 - Taste and modify the seasoning as preferred; for a tangier profile, incorporate additional lemon juice, or add Dijon mustard for complexity.
03 - Gently fold in chopped fresh parsley if using.
04 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together faster than you can say it aloud.
  • One bowl of this elevates everything from fries to grilled chicken to a simple veggie platter without any real cooking required.
02 -
  • Refrigeration is not optional—the garlic needs time to mellow and the whole mixture needs to set into something silkier than it is when first stirred together.
  • The amount of garlic is truly up to you, and I learned this by making batches that were aggressively garlicky for people who politely asked for less.
03 -
  • Use a microplane grater for your garlic instead of a knife and you'll get something almost cloud-like that disappears into the mayo beautifully.
  • Add a tiny pinch of sugar if the lemon makes it taste too sharp—it rounds everything out without making it sweet.

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