What Is Garlic powder and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with garlic powder? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it, plus 1,378 recipes to put it to work.
What is garlic powder?
Garlic powder is dried garlic that has been finely diced to create a powdered form. It should not be confused with garlic salt, which is a combination of garlic powder and table salt. You’ll find garlic powder in the spice section, and some cooks advocate using it in place of fresh garlic.
Other cooks like the taste of garlic powder but find that the taste is different than fresh garlic, not as sharp and somewhat sweeter. If you’re out of fresh garlic, a powdered form can be a good substitute though the taste may be slightly different.
People may really enjoy using garlic powder because of its garlicky taste. If you’re on a low sodium diet, you can really benefit from this seasoning.
Since it contains only a trace amount of natural sodium, you can use garlic powder liberally without being concerned about adding extra salt to your diet.
It doesn’t always blend well if you want a smooth mix of ingredients. You might try garlic juice instead if you don’t want little tiny flakes of garlic in a dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (8g)Quick facts
Where to find garlic powder: Garlic powder is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group: Garlic powder is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
- In Chinese
- 大蒜粉
- British (UK) term
- Garlic powder
- en français
- poudre d'ail
- en español
- polvo de ajo
How much does garlic powder weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 8 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 2 grams |
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Recipes using garlic powder
There are 1378 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Honey-Sesame Roasted Cocktail Wieners
Kick those Little Smokies up a notch with an Asian-inspired Honey-Sesame glaze. Oven-roasting brings it together for sweet-salty cocktail sausage bites that your holiday guests will love.
Beef & Peppers
A simple 2 serving beef chunks with green peppers. Simplistic ingredients deliver big satisfying flavor.
Cheddar Bacon Treat
Sharp cheddar whipped with sour cream, Worcestershire, and crispy crumbled bacon makes a rich, tangy spread for this loaded cheddar bacon sandwich. Ready in 10 minutes flat.
Meatball Chili Stew
Tex-Mex meatball chili stew with crushed tortilla chip-bound meatballs simmered in picante sauce, tomatoes, and kidney beans. Topped with cilantro and more tortilla chips for crunch.
Roasted Korean Sticky Cocktail Sausages
These Korean sticky cocktail sausages are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines sweet and gently spicy flavors with the salty taste of sausages.
Chili Con Cervesa
Chili con cervesa simmers ground beef and kidney beans in a beer-spiked tomato base with chili powder, garlic, and oregano. A pantry-friendly chili with deep malty flavor from a full bottle of beer.
Chicken Stir-Fry
Quick Chinese chicken stir-fry with broccoli, carrots, and celery in a savory soy-ginger sauce. Marinate 30 minutes, cook in 10 for a weeknight dinner that beats takeout.
Santoreggia Rosso Sauce (Savory Red Sauce)
My family loves Italian food so I created this recipe to fit our tastes of a savory marinara sauce that is great over pasta, in lasagna, on pizza and as a dipping sauce. We love it over cooked spaghetti squash. You can make it with the meatballs or leave them out. It very freezes well.
Hamburger with Variations
Cheese-stuffed hamburger patties with four global variations: French with brie, Mexican with Monterey Jack, Italian with mozzarella, and Greek with feta. Grilled over charcoal.
Hamburger with Variations
Cheese-stuffed hamburger patties with four global variations: French with brie, Mexican with Monterey Jack, Italian with mozzarella, and Greek with feta. Grilled over charcoal.
Hamburger with Variations
Cheese-stuffed hamburger patties with four global variations: French with brie, Mexican with Monterey Jack, Italian with mozzarella, and Greek with feta. Grilled over charcoal.
Hamburger with Variations
Cheese-stuffed hamburger patties with four global variations: French with brie, Mexican with Monterey Jack, Italian with mozzarella, and Greek with feta. Grilled over charcoal.
Chili, Chuck Morford
A hearty beef and two-bean chili loaded with jalapenos, kidney and black beans, and a deep spice blend, slow-simmered with an optional splash of beer. Big-batch, crowd-pleasing, and seriously warming.
Calico Burgers
Calico burgers are ground beef patties stretched with cooked rice and flecked with onion, green pepper and parsley. The rice keeps the patties juicy while stretching the meat for budget-friendly grilling.
Hot Guacamole Dip
Spicy pureed guacamole dip with green chiles, hot sauce, and a splash of mayo for creamy richness. Made in a blender, chilled, and served with artichoke hearts or chips.
Chili Super Bowl
Big-batch Super Bowl chili with ground beef, pinto beans, and tomato juice base, simmered low for hours with a deep spice blend of cumin, cayenne, and paprika. Feeds a crowd.
Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Red garlic mashed potatoes keep the skins on for rustic texture and layer in garlic three ways, boiled in the water, crushed, and as powder. A creamy, savory side with a hit of steak seasoning.
Quick Lemon Rice Soup
A vibrant, healthy lemon rice soup with kale and aromatic spices, ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal. Vegan, low-fat, and packed with nutrients.
Garlicky Cumin Oven Fries
Instead of deep-frying, these oven baked crispy-garlicky fries are much lower fat but will still well satisfy your appetite. Serve it with ketchup or any your favorite dipping sauce along with your grilled burger.
Chavos Taco Seasoning
This is my favorite recipe for tacos with a mixture of New Mexican Cuisine as well as other ethnic recipes.
Zesty Grilled Chops
Grilled pork chops marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, chili sauce, and brown sugar. A sweet-savory-spicy glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
Bev's Meatballs
Try something new when it comes to meatballs with this tasty recipe that uses mushrooms, cheese and oregano.
Pan Roasted Pork Loins
Pan-roasted pork loin chops coated in a bold homemade dry rub of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and oregano, marinated overnight, then seared and roasted. A simple spice-rubbed dinner with big Southwestern flavor.
Chernobyl Chili
Chernobyl Chili: a big-batch ground beef and red kidney bean chili with 4 tablespoons of chili powder and serious heat. Cooked in the microwave then served from the crockpot. Built for a crowd.
Sole in Herbed Butter
Fillet of sole sautéd in herbed butter. Very quick and easy. Serve with carrots and snow peas to make it a meal.
Burgers on the Grill
Grilled burgers mix ground beef with ketchup, finely chopped onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning for tender, well-seasoned patties off the grill. A 25-minute cookout classic.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Sautéed chicken breast sliced thin over crisp romaine with homemade garlic croutons, Parmesan, and a from-scratch Caesar dressing made with anchovy paste and fresh lemon. A low-calorie salad that eats like a meal.
Refried Bean & Cheese Bread
A wonderfully soft and easy bread machine recipe infused with refried beans and sharp cheddar cheese, lightly spiced with chili powder and garlic. Ideal as a side for Mexican dishes or a hearty addictive snack.
Dale-Burgers
Dale-Burgers stuff ground beef with barbecue sauce, cayenne, garlic, and Worcestershire for a juicy, well-seasoned grilled patty. Backyard burger that tastes like it took longer than it did.
Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Made this Italian grilled cheese with 15-minute tomato soup (see the linked recipe below) for lunch, and what more can I say other than delicious. Grilled cheese and tomato soup are a classic pair, so it always a winner.
Open Face Spinach Egg Sandwich
This delicious breakfast sandwich takes no time to make, and it has all the nutritions you need before lunch. No excuse to skip your breakfast.
Fried Goat Cheese
Breaded and golden-fried goat cheese medallions are a great appetizer served with a drizzle of honey, garnished with sliced or diced peppers and spread on baguette slices. These little beauties would also be great atop a green salad.
Aunt Em's Hearty Soup
Ground beef browns with onions, then simmers all day in the slow cooker with kidney beans, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, and creamed corn spiked with chili powder for a stick-to-your-ribs winter soup.
Many Spice Chicken Stir-Fry
I hope I added all of spices. Incredible company for chicken which makes it tasteful and aromatic. Thanks, it was exciting to make this dish.
Best Buffalo Chicken Wings
Crispy deep-fried buffalo wings with classic hot sauce and butter coating. Authentic game day chicken wings with cayenne-spiked flour coating, perfect for parties and Super Bowl.
Tom's Meatball Soup
Turkey meatball soup with milk-soaked bread, simmered in tomato-spiked chicken broth with onion, carrots, celery, and a whisper of allspice. A weeknight dinner soup that feels Sunday-cooked.
Lulu's Corn Chip Chicken
Lulu's corn chip chicken: chicken breasts brushed with mayo, seasoned, and crusted in crushed corn chips, then baked crunchy. A no-fry, kid-friendly upgrade on shake-and-bake chicken.
Barbecued Chicken
Grilled chicken rubbed with a bold homemade spice blend of paprika, chili powder, and garlic, brushed with a sweet ketchup-brown sugar BBQ sauce with a hint of orange. Crispy skin, juicy meat, zero fuss.
Sweet Onion Relish
Sweet onion relish sautés Vidalia onions in butter until golden, then folds in ketchup, garlic powder, Worcestershire, and Tabasco for a quick warm relish. The 15-minute burger topping that elevates backyard cookouts.
Mary's Two Potato Soup
Creamy blended soup combining white and sweet potatoes with curry, turmeric and fresh mint, sautéed with leeks for a vibrant, high-fiber vegetarian soup.
Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup
Broccoli cheddar beer soup builds a thick roux-based pot with two pounds of melted cheddar, beef stock, and a splash of beer stirred in just before serving. Pub-style soup at home.
Favourite Lasagna
Great comfort food. Its simplicity makes it a dish loved by many. The ingredient that makes this recipe special is the cottage cheese, which is not traditionally used in lasagna.
Mini Cheesy Potato Casseroles
These potato cups are incorporated with feta and ricotta cheese. You can feel the chunks of feta in every spoonful.
Glazed Meatloaf
Glazed turkey meatloaf bound with cooked rice and bread crumbs, finished with a sweet ketchup-honey glaze that lacquers the top in the last five minutes. A leaner, lighter take on the diner classic.
Spaghetti Sauce with Turkey Meatballs
Lighter spaghetti and meatballs with baked turkey meatballs in a veggie-packed tomato sauce. Carrots, celery, peppers, and onion build a sauce that's wholesome and deeply flavorful.
