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    Try our most popular Easy Sauce Recipes! More than 35 easy sauces for every meal you plan to make, from sauces for breakfast to dessert sauces and everything in between.

    These simple homemade sauces have all been tested in my home kitchen, and are the recipes our readers love the most! All of my easy sauce recipes use just a handful of ingredients and take only minutes to make.

    Find your new favorite here, and share it with me in the comments below. What sauces would you like to see next? Let us know!

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    Sauce Recipes FAQs

    What are 3 main ingredients for sauce making?

    Typically, the 3 primary ingredients you will find in a sauce are a liquid base such as wine or stock, aromatics and herbs, and dairy. Some sauces only require mixing, and not cooking, so the necessary ingredients vary.

    What are the 5 types of sauces?

    In cooking, there is a term for 5 staple sauces: mother sauce. Mother sauces make up the base of other sauces that build off of them. These sauces are bechamel, espagnole, veloute, hollandaise, and tomato sauce.

    Easy Sauces to Make

    Savory Simple Sauces

    Amazing Honey Sriracha Sauce
    Honey Sriracha Sauce takes just minutes to whip up and uses only 5 ingredients. It's a simple sauce recipe that's perfect for chicken, beef, and even roasted vegetables.
    Check out this recipe
    honey sriracha sauce on a spoon over a jar
    Romesco Sauce
    Sweet, garlicky, smoky and lightly spicy, Romesco Sauce makes the perfect pairing for seafood, vegetables, steak, and chicken!
    Check out this recipe
    two jars of romesco sauce
    Easy Alfredo Sauce
    My recipe for alfredo sauce makes the Creamiest Alfredo Sauce Ever! It uses just a few simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes, but is so cheesy and delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Fettuccine alfredo on a plate
    Peri Peri Sauce (Homemade Nando's Peri Peri Sauce)
    Love Nando's hot sauce? Then you need to make our easy Peri Peri Sauce recipe! Easy ingredients and ready in less than 10 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Peri-Peri-Chicken-Recipe-IN-CONTENT-2
    Easy Au Jus Sauce
    My easy Au Jus Sauce uses beef drippings and just 3 ingredients for the most amazing homemade au jus recipe! Ready in 5 minutes to use with your favorite beef roast recipes and French Dip sandwiches. You'll never want to use store-bought au jus gravy mix again!
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    au jus sauce in a bowl next to two slices of prime rib
    Garlic Sauce
    Our Creamy Garlic White Sauce uses just 6 ingredients for an easy sauce recipe you will want to use with everything from pasta to pizza!
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    garlic cream sauce in a bowl with a spoon
    Lemon Butter Sauce
    My Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce recipe is an easy way to make any meal gourmet. It's ready in just 10 minutes using 5 simple ingredients plus salt and pepper.
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    skillet with garlic lemon butter sauce and a spoon
    Steak Sauce
    Decadent Cowboy Butter Sauce is a dream come true. It's so flavorful and perfect for pairing with everything from beef and seafood to chicken, vegetables, and fresh bread.
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    Dipping steak bites into cowboy butter sauce
    London Broil Marinade
    This is the best London Broil Marinade recipe for tender, juicy steaks with so much flavor! It's easy to whip up in minutes and tastes incredible.
    Check out this recipe
    sauce poured over london broil
    Vietnamese Salad Dressing
    Easy Vietnamese Salad Dressing ready in 5 minutes! Honey lime salad dressing with sesame oil and fish sauce is a complement to Asian salads of all kinds.
    Check out this recipe
    Vietnamese salad dressing in a small pitcher next to the salad
    Amazing Avocado Crema Recipe
    My Avocado Crema with Garlic and Lime is a zesty cream sauce perfect for pairing with Mexican and Southwestern dishes!
    Check out this recipe
    close up of avocado crema in a bowl with a wooden spoon
    Garlic Parmesan Sauce
    Rich, creamy, and oh-so-simple, our Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a perfect addition to chicken, pasta, steak, and more.
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    Pouring garlic parmesan sauce over sliced chicken cordon bleu
    Amazing Fry Sauce
    Our Famous French Fry Sauce makes the best fry dipping sauce ever! It's tangy with a kick of heat, perfect for dipping fries and veggies and even using as a sandwich spread.
    Check out this recipe
    Fry sauce in a blue bowl sprinkled with red pepper
    Chicken Dipping Sauce
    Make your own Chick-fil-A Sauce at home using 5 ingredients in less than 5 minutes! It's easy, creamy, and so delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Dipping a chicken nugget in chick-fil-a sauce
    Sausage Gravy Recipe
    Learn how to make the best sausage gravy recipe for biscuits, fried chicken, and more! Your family will love this easy country gravy recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Sausage gravy over biscuits on a plate next to a bowl of gravy
    Garlic Butter Sauce
    Herb Garlic Butter Sauce is a guaranteed way to make any dish taste amazing. It uses one bowl and 3 simple ingredients, and is keto-friendly and gluten-free!
    Check out this recipe
    garlic butter sauce on a spoon
    Best Burger Sauce Recipe
    You will want to try this easy burger sauce recipe with everything. Ready in minutes using simple ingredients!
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    close up of burger sauce in a white dish
    Meatball Sauce
    My meatball sauce recipe is an Italian meat sauce filled with so much flavor! Fragrant and delicious, pair it with meatballs and pasta.
    Check out this recipe
    Meatball sauce with meatballs in a bowl next to bread
    Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Our Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing requires no blending and takes just a minute to make using simple ingredients! Sweet and tangy.
    Check out this recipe
    pouring honey balsamic dressing out of a pitcher onto salad
    Easy Ham Glaze
    My Brown Sugar Ham Glaze recipe makes the best glaze for ham! It's packed with flavor and simple to make using 3 ingredients in less than 5 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Slices of ham with glaze
    Horseradish Sauce Recipe
    Learn how to make a Creamy Horseradish Sauce recipe perfect for pairing with prime rib, vegetables, potatoes, and more! Ready in 5 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Horseradish sauce in a silver serving bowl with chives next to a big plate of prime rib
    The Best Mushrooms and Onions Sauce
    Using just 6 simple ingredients including salt and pepper, my Worcestershire Mushrooms and Onions Sauce is perfect for serving with everything from chicken, to steak, pork, burgers, and more!
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    Mushrooms and onions sauteed in a cast iron pan
    Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
    Never buy bottled dressing again! My homemade buttermilk ranch dressing makes 2 cups in just 5 minutes, for the best recipe for ranch you will every try!
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    A spoonful of homemade ranch dressing over a jar of dressing
    Best Italian Meatloaf Glaze
    My Italian Meatloaf Glaze uses two simple ingredients and my own special seasoning blend for a meatloaf sauce that's tasty and perfect for keeping your dish low carb!
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    meatloaf glaze spread over meatloaf
    Quick Cheese Sauce
    My easy Homemade Cheese Sauce recipe is the best cheese sauce for everything from making macaroni and cheese, to using as a dip, and even baking over vegetables! It's simple to make with 4 ingredients in 6 minutes in a saucepan, and is so creamy.
    Check out this recipe
    Cheese sauce in a glass bowl
    Easy Hollandaise Sauce
    Learn how to make Hollandaise sauce easily using just 4 ingredients in a few simple steps! Perfect for brunch or for serving with beef, seafood, and more.
    Check out this recipe
    hollandaise sauce poured over eggs benedict on a black plate
    Best Pea Sauce for Pasta
    This Creamy Pea Sauce is the most delicious, luscious sauce made with fresh or frozen peas. Easy to make in under 30 minutes and bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors!
    Check out this recipe
    pea sauce tossed with noddles in a white bowl.
    Easy Harissa Sauce
    Once you make this versatile Harissa Sauce at home, you'll find yourself using it on everything. One spoonful of harissa paste makes any savory dish that much better. Make it ahead of time and use in many ways!
    Check out this recipe
    harissa sauce in a clear mason jar with a spoon inside
    Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce
    Make a creamy, flavorful tartar sauce in minutes with this traditional tartar sauce recipe! It's a must-have for fish and chips!
    Check out this recipe
    tartar sauce in a jar with a spoon
    Green Enchilada Sauce
    This is a quick and easy recipe for green enchilada sauce combining green chilis with fresh ingredients and Mexican spices. The result is a rich, tangy, and vibrant green enchiladas sauce perfect for enchiladas Verdes, tacos, burritos, and so much more!
    Check out this recipe
    green enchilada sauce in a glass container next to jalapenos with a wooden spoon
    Truffle Butter Recipe
    Truffle butter is an easy and elegant way to add a gourmet twist to your favorite steak, burger, pasta, or vegetable recipes. This is an easy truffle butter sauce using simple ingredients and coming together in under 5 minutes!
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    truffle butter in a jar with a spoon of truffle pate
    Best Roasted Tomatoes for Sauce
    These are the Best Roasted Tomatoes for Sauce! Juicy tomatoes skillet-roasted in olive oil make a perfect base for homemade tomato sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes.
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    vines of roasted tomatoes up close
    Swedish Meatballs Sauce
    Creamy and decadent, this easy Swedish Meatballs Sauce comes together in under 30 minutes. This is the best sauce for Swedish meatballs you can make easily from scratch!
    Check out this recipe
    swedish meatballs over noodles with parsley and parmesan
    Red Enchilada Sauce
    Learn how to make easy homemade red sauce for enchiladas using simple ingredients and savory Mexican spices. Ready in just 10 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    enchilada sauce in a clear jar with a spoon next to it

    Sweet Simple Sauces

    Easy Butterscotch Sauce Recipe
    4 ingredients, 5 minutes - our homemade Butterscotch Sauce recipe is easy, quick, and perfect for topping your favorite dessert recipes!
    Check out this recipe
    butterscotch sauce drizzled over icecream
    Easy Chocolate Ganache
    Learn how to make chocolate ganache with my Easy Chocolate Ganache Recipe! Perfect for cakes, dipping fruit, filling crepes, and more.
    Check out this recipe
    a chocolate ganache dipped strawberry next to another one with a nut coating
    Easy White Chocolate Syrup
    My easy White Chocolate Syrup recipe uses just 2 ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes! Pour it over dessert or add it to coffee.
    Check out this recipe
    white chocolate syrup in a bottle next to white chocolate chips
    Chocolate Sauce
    My Easy Homemade Chocolate Sauce is the perfect dipping sauce or drizzle for dessert. This simple chocolate sauce uses just two ingredients and takes only minutes to make!
    Check out this recipe
    Drizzling chocolate sauce with a spoon into a bowl
    Caramelized Apples
    Sauteed Apples are the most delicious caramelized apple topping for pancakes, waffles, and more! A quick recipe for apples with cinnamon.
    Check out this recipe
    sauteed apples over waffles
    Easy Crockpot Applesauce
    Learn how to make applesauce in the crockpot using just a few ingredients! My Easy Applesauce Recipe is super flavorful and simple to make.
    Check out this recipe
    overhead shot of applesauce in a jar
    Homemade Whipped Cream
    My Homemade Whipped Cream is so delicious, you'll never want to buy whipped cream again! It takes 3 ingredients and only 5 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Whipped cream in a bowl with a whisk

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    Amazing Garlic Butter Sauce

    Isabel Laessig
    Garlic Butter Sauce is a guaranteed way to make any dish taste amazing. With just 3 ingredients, this is one of the best easy sauce recipes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 3 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 102 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Fork

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sticks salted butter room temperature (1 cup or 16 Tablespoons) - or use unsalted and add ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
    • 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped; or use 2 teaspoons dried parsley

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, add butter, garlic, and parsley. Mix until well-combined.
      2 sticks salted butter, 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley, 4 cloves garlic
      garlic butter in a glass bowl with a spoon
    • From here, you can wrap the butter in plastic wrap to store as a log, or make into a sauce. To make it into a garlic butter sauce, add it to a saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes or until completely melted. Pour over desired dish.
      garlic butter sauce melting in a skillet

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    Notes

    • Unsalted butter may also be used, but salt should be added. If using unsalted butter, add ½ teaspoon salt.
    • Other herbs (including dry herbs) can also be used, such as thyme or rosemary instead of parsley. A mix of herbs can also be used.
    • For every 2 Tablespoons fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon dried herbs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 8mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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