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Little Caesars Garlic Butter

Little Caesars–Inspired Garlic Butter with Parmesan

A homemade fresh-garlic and Parmesan butter spread, inspired by pizza-shop flavors. This is not the restaurant’s official sauce formula.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Grated cheese
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Pinch - Black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Garlic press
  • 1 Grater
  • 1 Measuring cup

Method
 

Step 1: Soften and Cream the Butter

  1. Place softened butter in a bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy. Room-temperature butter blends more evenly.
    Step 1: Soften and Cream the Butter

Step 2: Add Garlic and Cheese

  1. Mix in minced garlic and grated cheese. Stir until evenly distributed. The texture should look thick but spreadable.
    Step 2: Add Garlic and Cheese

Step 3: Emulsify with Oil and Lemon

  1. Slowly pour in olive oil and lemon juice while whisking continuously. This step creates a smooth, glossy emulsion.
    Step 3: Emulsify with Oil and Lemon

Notes

Refrigerate promptly at 40°F (4°C) or below and use within 3 days. Soften only the portion needed. Fresh garlic and cheese remain visible in the spread; it is not a smooth commercial dipping sauce.