Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

This Caesar dressing recipe uses mayo, anchovies, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan for a rich, creamy taste that's so much better than store-bought.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled, divided
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
• 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 5 anchovy fillets, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mince 3 cloves of garlic and place in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; mix well to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters and add to hot oil. Cook and stir until brown, then remove garlic from pan. Cook bread cubes in hot flavored oil, turning frequently, until lightly browned; transfer onto a plate and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes; toss well to coat.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy!