Papa John's Pizza Cheese Dipping Sauce by Todd Wilbur
Bring the rich, creamy indulgence of restaurant-style cheese dipping sauce to your kitchen with this copycat recipe for Papa John's Pizza Cheese Dipping Sauce by Todd Wilbur. With just seven simple ingredients—including buttery parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and a perfectly smooth roux—this heavenly dip takes only 15 minutes from start to finish. Its velvety texture and savory flavor make it the ultimate companion for pizza crusts, breadsticks, or even veggies. This homemade version captures the iconic taste you love while being easy to whip up anytime. Perfect for pizza nights or snack spreads, this cheesy delight is guaranteed to impress your crowd and keep them dipping for more!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the butter is completely melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute while continuously whisking to remove the raw flour taste.
Step 3
Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly, ensuring a smooth mixture.
Step 4
Keep stirring the mixture over medium heat until it starts to lightly thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the shredded parmesan cheese in small batches, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
Step 6
Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper (if using), and stir well to incorporate the seasonings.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with pizza crust or breadsticks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (362.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 706.1 |
| Total Fat 55.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 171.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2047.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.8g | |
| Protein 41.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1191.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 398.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories