12 Great Garlic Recipes to Try

For the most stunning garlic recipe, try roasted garlic! The aroma of it baking in the oven is unparalleled. It’s immediately irresistible to anyone, including self-avowed garlic haters (like some in my family. Yes, that’s possible!). Roasting garlic until it’s soft and golden mellows the flavor into a sweet, caramelized version of its former self. There’s nothing spicy or garlic-breathy about it. Spread it onto a piece of crusty bread, add it to dips or sauces, or stir it into mashed potatoes. This stuff is truly pure gold.

There are mashed potatoes, and then there are roasted garlic mashed potatoes. These creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes are scented with the sweet aromatic flavor of roasted garlic. It’s milder and more luxurious than the typical pungent bite of the raw stuff. Or, we have a quick shortcut with fresh garlic too! Mix it together with creamy Yukon gold potatoes and a bit of Parmesan cheese, and it’s truly something magical. 

Also try: Mashed Red Potatoes with Garlic

Try this easy Garlic Butter: a spread so delectable, you won’t be able to pull yourself away from the dish. Slather it on crusty bread, or better yet throw that in the oven to make garlic bread. Or try it as a compound butter on steak, baked or roasted potatoes, and more. From our first taste, we were smitten: and we know you will be too.

Looking for a simple sauce that packs a big flavor punch? Try this Garlic Butter Sauce for Pasta! It’s easy to whip up with only a handful of ingredients, but man is it irresistible. This is the recipe we run to when we need a meal using only pantry ingredients. It’s also great for customizing based on the veggies you have on hand. Add a little Parmesan cheese and it’s elegantly simple 

The best garlic recipe? This classic garlic bread! This delectable side dish is a treat food around here. It’s got the perfect savory, garlicky flavor. It’s tender on the inside and crunchy on top from broiling it with Parmesan cheese. And somehow, it’s only got 4 tablespoons of butter, less than most garlic bread recipes! So it’s a lighter spin on the classic. But most of all: it’s darn delicious.

Here's a garlic recipe that turns into a full dinner: garlic butter shrimp! The shrimp come out impossibly juicy with the best garlic flavor. The sauce it just the right amount of buttery: deliciously savory but moderate enough to be a healthy dinner idea. The best part? It takes under 10 minutes to make. Yep, that’s pretty unheard of in dinnertime territory. Serve with pasta, rice or quinoa.

Another incredible garlic recipe? Roasted garlic broccoli. This way to cook it makes the florets as irresistible as french fries (maybe more so!). Roasting broccoli makes it come out tender and charred, with a mild , almost sweet flavor. Combine that with minced garlic and a few spritzes of fresh lemon juice, and wow! The flavor pops in a way you’d never imagine possible with this humble vegetable. 

Another great garlic recipe: white bean dip! Move over hummus: white bean dip is the new thing! This one is flavored with garlic and fresh herbs. Rosemary adds just the right essence to the creamy white beans. It's great for dipping bread, carrot sticks, crostini, or crackers.

Here's a short-cut garlic bread recipe that's full of flavor! It’s pairs fresh garlic, dried garlic and olive oil for a huge burst of garlicky flavor on a crunchy toasted baguette. It’s vegan and full of flavor: great for if you eat plant-based or simply don’t have cheese in your fridge. And the flavor is so good, you’ll never miss it.

Here’s how to make aioli the shortcut way: garlic mayo! This tasty garlicky, tangy sauce is perfect for dipping French fries or slathering on a sandwich. You’ve probably had it at a restaurant, and there are lots of gourmet aiolis sold in stores. But want to make your own? It’s quick and easy: especially with this shortcut method! A traditional aioli has raw egg yolk, but this cheater garlic mayo skips that in favor of storebought mayonnaise.

Want to learn how to make garlic salt? We’ve gotcha. This homemade garlic salt not only tastes better than store bought, it’s fun to make at home. And it makes a great gift! It’s an easy process that requires a food processor (or high quality blender), salt, and garlic cloves.

What’s better alongside a steaming bowl of curry than warm garlic naan? This Indian skillet flatbread is always a crowd pleaser: it’s soft, supple, warm and garlic-scented. There’s not much better to sop up savory broth! There are all sorts of creative ways to turn naan into dinner too: like naan pizza! It’s easy to find this famous bread at the store, but the very best way to eat it: homemade, right off the skillet.

To close our garlic recipes: one for the books. This soup has a whopping 20 cloves of it, along with kale and savory shiitake mushrooms. This is good news for garlic lovers like ourselves! But don’t be dissuaded if you’re not a garlic lover. The flavor softens into a savory goodness. You won't even be left with garlic breath!