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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer » Dip » Pizza Dipping Sauce

    Pizza Dipping Sauce

    Published: May 9, 2023 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    Make pizza night even better with pizza dipping sauce for everyone! From garlic sauce to ranch dressing, your taste buds are in for a treat!

    A pizza on a pizza peel with bowls of various dipping sauces around it.

    It’s time to celebrate the unsung hero of pizza parties and game nights—the glorious pizza dipping sauce. While pizza is undoubtedly delightful on its own, dipping sauces can take your pizza experience to a whole new level. These are some of the most popular dipping sauces, with plenty of options for everyone to find a favorite!

    Pizza Dipping Sauces In This Post

    • Garlic Butter Sauce
    • Ranch Dressing
    • Pizza Sauce
    • Meat Sauce
    • Honey Mustard Sauce
    • Buffalo Sauce
    • Alfredo Sauce
    • Barbecue Sauce
    • Blue Cheese Sauce
    • Cheese Sauce
    • How To Serve Pizza Dipping Sauce
    • What Others Want To Know
    Garlic butter sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Garlic Butter Sauce

    My family’s favorite pizza dipping sauce is garlic butter sauce! Many pizzerias offer it as a dip, but it is easy to make as well. You can use this one on almost any pizza as well as garlic bread and breadsticks.

    Ranch sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Ranch Dressing

    Ranch dressing is the second most popular choice in our family. The cool, creamy ranch dressing is the perfect complement to the spicy flavors on a pizza. This one is also great on taco pizza!

    Pizza sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Pizza Sauce

    If you love your pizza with lots of sauce, go ahead and get some pizza sauce on the side to dip it in! Plus, it basically turns thick pizza crust into breadsticks. Some restaurants don’t add as much sauce to their pizzas as others do, and having some as a dip is a great way to eat it how you want it.

    Meat sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Meat Sauce

    Many restaurants also offer a meat sauce in addition to their pizza sauce. It tastes similar to pizza sauce but has a meatier flavor and includes pieces of ground beef or sausage. Try meat sauce with pepperoni pizza, sausage pizza, and meat lovers.

    Spicy mustard sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Honey Mustard Sauce

    Spicy honey mustard is fantastic on bacon cheeseburger pizzas as well as a chicken bacon pizza with garlic sauce. The sweet, tangy sauce contrasts with the meaty flavors on those pizzas.

    Buffalo sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Buffalo Sauce

    The zesty, spicy flavor of buffalo sauce goes well with a chicken ranch pizza. The flavor is reminiscent of buffalo chicken wings. But for buffalo sauce enthusiasts, you can put this one on every pizza!

    Alfredo sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Alfredo Sauce

    You can use Alfredo sauce as a pizza dipping sauce for lots of pizzas, from pepperoni to chicken alfredo pizza. Plus, we love this one on pizza sticks and Texas toast. We suggest making homemade alfredo sauce for the best flavor, but store-bought will work too.

    Barbeque sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Barbecue Sauce

    The smoky, sweet, tangy flavor of barbecue sauce tastes great on pizzas! It’s most often used with pulled pork pizzas or Hawaiian pizzas. But you can also dip pepperoni pizza in it!

    Blue Cheese sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Blue Cheese Sauce

    You can use blue cheese sauce to contrast the spicy flavors of pizzas made with barbecue sauce or pizza sauce. Plus, it can play up the flavor game of mild pizzas made with white sauce. Try dipping bbq pulled pork pizza into it.

    Cheese sauce in a plastic dipping bowl.

    Cheese Sauce

    And last but not least, we have cheese sauce! Pizza already has cheese on it, so why not dip it in cheese sauce? This one would go very well with macaroni and cheese pizza as well as cheeseburger pizza.

    Ranch, garlic butter, and pizza sauces next to a slice of pizza.

    How To Serve Pizza Dipping Sauce

    Put all of the pizza dipping sauces in larger bowls with spoons. Then, set out condiment cups so that everyone can fill the small cups with their favorite sauces. Be sure that your plates are large enough to hold slices of pizza and dips.

    What Others Want To Know

    What dipping sauce is good for pizza?

    That depends on the kind of pizza you are eating. For pepperoni pizza, the most popular choices are garlic butter sauce and ranch dressing.

    Why do you dip pizza in sauce?

    Because it enhances the flavor of the pizza. Depending on the sauce you choose, it can complement the flavor, tone the flavor down, or add a new flavor.

    Do you dip the pizza slice in sauce or just the leftover crust?

    Both! Some people like to dip their slices in sauce, and others only want it for the crusts.

    A countertop with several dipping sauces on it.

    Pizza is delicious enough to be enjoyed on its own, but it’s even better when paired with a flavorful pizza dipping sauce! Whether you’re hosting a pizza party or simply enjoying a slice at home, these sauces can take your pizza experience to the next level!

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      Hamburger Sauce
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      Cheese Dip
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      Nacho Cheese
    • a wooden serving spoon scoops spinach artichoke dip out of the pan.
      Spinach Artichoke Dip

    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says

      September 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Pass the bowl please!! What an awesome dip, Tonia!!
      Salamanders are so pretty, BUT ewwww…snakes…eeeek!

      Reply
    2. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      Ick. I’d be running the other direction too! Just think amazing, yummy thoughts about this dip when crossed with little animals!

      Reply
    3. Julie @ A Warrior and A Nurse says

      September 25, 2014 at 6:20 am

      This so wouldn’t last very long in our home. My husband and son would love this. Thank you for the great recipe here!

      Reply
      • Julie @ A Warrior and A Nurse says

        September 25, 2014 at 6:23 am

        oops…it looks like my husband’s gravatar filled in here here…sorry about that!

        Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 25, 2014 at 8:52 am

        You are very welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by!

        Reply
    4. Teresa says

      September 24, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      This looks wonderful. What a great idea for tailgating!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 25, 2014 at 8:53 am

        So true! Thanks Teresa!

        Reply
    5. A Young Wife says

      September 24, 2014 at 9:23 pm

      This is a great snack. I love cheese dips and this one seems so simple to put together. I’ve ordered dips for dinner too and this look so delicious I would gladly eat this for dinner!!!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 25, 2014 at 8:58 am

        You have? Yay! I’m not the only one!

        Reply
    6. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

      September 24, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      This looks SO good. I have to admit, I’m not into most dips because I don’t like mayo, but this is right up my alley!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 25, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Yup, no mayo in this one! Thanks Ashley!

        Reply

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