Common Ingredients in roasted garlic Recipes
We researched the most common ingredients in over a dozen popular roasted garlic recipes and found the top 15 ingredients.
The most common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes is garlic.
Olive oil and butter are also common ingredients in roasted garlic recipes. Variations include:
- parmesan cheese and mayonnaise in place of butter
- Ingredient Ratios
- Average Weight of Ingredients
- garlic - 100%
- salt - 80%
- black salt pepper
- olive oil - 75%
- black pepper - 50%
- butter - 40%
- parmesan cheese - 20%
- potatoes - 15%
- parsley - 15%
- lemon zest - 15%
- lemon juice - 15%
- chicken stock - 15%
- cauliflower - 15%
- white wine - 15%
- mayonnaise - 10%
- sour cream - 10%
- Other Ingredients
- 8 Roasted Garlic Recipes (ingredients only)
The average roasted garlic recipe has about 8.5 ingredients, with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20.
In terms of directions, roasted garlic recipes have about 6 steps on average, ranging from 3 to 10 instructions.
Ratios of Common Ingredients in Roasted Garlic
For 4 clove garlic (12 g), the median and average amounts of other significant ingredients are below. Some ingredients are potential substitutes for others, meaning they almost never exist together in a single roasted garlic recipe, and are marked below.
Ingredient | Median | Average | % of recipes with garlic | Potential subsitutions |
olive oil |
1.2 tablespoon (16 g) |
1.9 tablespoon (25 g) |
76% | |
parmesan cheese |
0.24 cup (21 g) |
0.19 cup (16 g) |
24% |
|
butter |
0.6 tablespoon (9 g) |
3.4 tablespoon (48 g) |
24% |
|
cauliflower |
0.48 large (400 g) |
0.48 large (403 g) |
18% |
|
parsley |
0.71 tablespoon (3 g) |
2 tablespoon (8 g) |
18% |
|
lemon juice |
4.2 teaspoon (22 g) |
6.4 teaspoon (32 g) |
18% | |
lemon zest |
0.2 teaspoon (0 g) |
0.85 teaspoon (2 g) |
18% | |
potatoes |
2 pound (907 g) |
1.6 pound (745 g) |
18% |
|
Ingredients by Average Weight in Roasted Garlic
We also found the average content of the significant ingredients by weight in roasted garlic recipes. This would be: 30% cauliflower, 24% potatoes, 12% chicken stock, 9% garlic, 7% olive oil, 5% butter, 5% white wine, 4% lemon juice, 2% parmesan cheese, 2% mayonnaise and 1% salt.
Here are the top ingredients, listed in order of popularity.
garlic
Garlic is the most popular ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, 100% of roasted garlic recipes contain garlic.
Minced is a frequent preparation for garlic in roasted garlic dishes.
Garlic is often included in roasted garlic dishes in amounts of 4 cloves, 40 cloves or 1 head.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain garlic, it is on average, 4% by weight.
For roasted garlic recipes, garlic is frequently used with salt, olive oil, black pepper, parmesan cheese and butter.salt

Another popular ingredient in roasted garlic is salt. From the recipes we've sampled for roasted garlic, over 80% have salt.
Variations of salt include:- black salt pepper: 6% of recipes
Potential substitutions for salt in roasted garlic:
- sage
olive oil

Olive oil is another common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, over 75% of roasted garlic recipes contain olive oil.
Common quantities for olive oil in roasted garlic dishes include 3 tablespoons or 2 tablespoons.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain olive oil, it is on average, 4% by weight.
Garlic, salt, black pepper, cauliflower and parmesan cheese are commonly used together with olive oil in roasted garlic dishes. Conversely, olive oil is not often used with cornish game hens, arrowroot and sage.black pepper

Another popular ingredient in roasted garlic is black pepper. From the recipes we've sampled for roasted garlic, over 50% have black pepper.
Ground is a frequent preparation for black pepper in roasted garlic dishes.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain black pepper, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.
For roasted garlic recipes, black pepper is frequently used with garlic, salt, olive oil, cauliflower and parmesan cheese. However, white wine, chicken stock, cornish game hens, arrowroot and sage are almost never used together with black pepper in roasted garlic dishes.butter
Butter is another common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, over 40% of roasted garlic recipes contain butter.
Roasted garlic dishes often call for butter to be softened.
Butter is often included in roasted garlic dishes in amounts of 6 tablespoons.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain butter, it is on average, 6% by weight.
In recipes for roasted garlic, butter is often used with garlic, cornish game hens, lemon zest, salt and white wine.Potential substitutions for butter in roasted garlic:
- parmesan cheese
- mayonnaise
parmesan cheese

Another popular ingredient in roasted garlic is parmesan cheese. From the recipes we've sampled for roasted garlic, over 20% have parmesan cheese.
Grated is a frequent preparation for parmesan cheese in roasted garlic dishes.
Common quantities for parmesan cheese in roasted garlic dishes include a third of a cup.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain parmesan cheese, it is on average, 4% by weight.
Garlic, olive oil, salt, cauliflower and parsley are commonly used together with parmesan cheese in roasted garlic dishes.Potential substitutions for parmesan cheese in roasted garlic:
- butter
- sour cream
potatoes
Potatoes is another common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, over 15% of roasted garlic recipes contain potatoes.
Potatoes is often included in roasted garlic dishes in amounts of 2 pounds.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain potatoes, it is on average, 71% by weight.
For roasted garlic recipes, potatoes is frequently used with garlic, salt, butter, olive oil and black pepper.Potential substitutions for potatoes in roasted garlic:
- cauliflower
- broccoli
parsley

Another popular ingredient in roasted garlic is parsley. From the recipes we've sampled for roasted garlic, over 15% have parsley.
Roasted garlic dishes often call for parsley to be chopped.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain parsley, it is on average, 0.9% by weight.
In recipes for roasted garlic, parsley is often used with garlic, salt, olive oil, cauliflower and parmesan cheese.Potential substitutions for parsley in roasted garlic:
- arrowroot
lemon zest
Lemon zest is another common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, over 15% of roasted garlic recipes contain lemon zest.
Grated is a frequent preparation for lemon zest in roasted garlic dishes.
Common quantities for lemon zest in roasted garlic dishes include 2 teaspoons.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain lemon zest, it is on average, 0.2% by weight.
Garlic, cornish game hens, white wine, chicken stock and butter are commonly used together with lemon zest in roasted garlic dishes. Conversely, lemon zest is not often used with parmesan cheese, cauliflower, potatoes, parsley, carrots, flour, mayonnaise, rosemary, shallots and sour cream.lemon juice

Another popular ingredient in roasted garlic is lemon juice. From the recipes we've sampled for roasted garlic, over 15% have lemon juice.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain lemon juice, it is on average, 11% by weight.
For roasted garlic recipes, lemon juice is frequently used with olive oil, salt, garlic, broccoli and black pepper. However, parmesan cheese, butter, white wine, cauliflower, chicken stock, potatoes, parsley, cornish game hens, arrowroot, sage, carrots, flour, mayonnaise, rosemary, shallots and sour cream are almost never used together with lemon juice in roasted garlic dishes.chicken stock

Chicken stock is another common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, over 15% of roasted garlic recipes contain chicken stock.
Chicken stock is often included in roasted garlic dishes in amounts of 1 cup.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain chicken stock, it is on average, 36% by weight.
In recipes for roasted garlic, chicken stock is often used with garlic, cornish game hens, white wine, butter and arrowroot. On the other hand, chicken stock is almost never used with black pepper, parmesan cheese, cauliflower, lemon juice, potatoes, parsley, broccoli, carrots, flour, mayonnaise, rosemary, shallots and sour cream.cauliflower
Another popular ingredient in roasted garlic is cauliflower. From the recipes we've sampled for roasted garlic, over 15% have cauliflower.
Separated is a frequent preparation for cauliflower in roasted garlic dishes.
Common quantities for cauliflower in roasted garlic dishes include 1 large.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain cauliflower, it is on average, 90% by weight.
Olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper and parmesan cheese are commonly used together with cauliflower in roasted garlic dishes.Potential substitutions for cauliflower in roasted garlic:
- potatoes
- broccoli
- carrots
white wine

White wine is another common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, over 15% of roasted garlic recipes contain white wine.
White wine is often included in roasted garlic dishes in amounts of half a cup.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain white wine, it is on average, 14% by weight.
For roasted garlic recipes, white wine is frequently used with garlic, cornish game hens, chicken stock, butter and arrowroot. However, black pepper, parmesan cheese, cauliflower, lemon juice, potatoes, broccoli, flour, mayonnaise and sour cream are almost never used together with white wine in roasted garlic dishes.mayonnaise

Another popular ingredient in roasted garlic is mayonnaise. From the recipes we've sampled for roasted garlic, over 10% have mayonnaise.
Mayonnaise is often included in roasted garlic dishes in amounts of a quarter cup.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain mayonnaise, it is on average, 7% by weight.
In recipes for roasted garlic, mayonnaise is often used with garlic, sour cream, black pepper, salt and olive oil.Potential substitutions for mayonnaise in roasted garlic:
- butter
sour cream

Sour cream is another common ingredient in roasted garlic dishes. In fact, over 10% of roasted garlic recipes contain sour cream.
In roasted garlic recipes that contain sour cream, it is on average, 3% by weight.
Salt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno and butter are commonly used together with sour cream in roasted garlic dishes.Potential substitutions for sour cream in roasted garlic:
- parmesan cheese
Other roasted garlic Ingredients
Other significant ingredients used in roasted garlic recipes include:
- shallots - 10%
- rosemary - 10%
- broccoli - 10%
- flour - 10%
- carrots - 10%
- sage - 10%
- arrowroot - 10%
- cornish game hens - 10%
Select Recipes for roasted garlic (Ingredients Only)
- - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- - 3 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
- - ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - salt and black pepper to taste
- - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- - 2 heads broccoli, separated into florets
- - 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- - 1 teaspoon sea salt
- - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- - 1 clove garlic, minced
- - ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- - 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup
- - 3/4 cup Caesar dressing
- - 4 cloves roasted garlic
- - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- - 1 (10-ounce) bag chopped romaine hearts
- - 1 cup seasoned croutons
- - 1 cup coarse, old-fashioned stone-ground grits
- - 1 quart chicken stock
- - 1 tablespoon salt
- - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Sonoma Dry Jack cheese
- - 1/4 cup half-and-half (or more to taste)
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - 4 heads garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled (do not use elephant garlic)
- - 2 bay leaves (optional)
- - Olive oil
- - 1 head garlic, top third cut off
- - 1 teaspoon olive oil
- - 1/4 cup buttermilk
- - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- - 2 tablespoons sour cream
- - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- - 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- - Vegetable oil, for frying
- - 1/2 cup buttermilk
- - 1 large egg
- - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- - 3/4 cup cornmeal
- - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- - Kosher salt
- - 10 large jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
- - 2 lbs potatoes
- - 1 head garlic
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 1/4 cup sour cream
- - 4 tablespoons butter
- - milk or cream, if needed
- - salt
- - white pepper
- - 1 lb fresh asparagus
- - 10 garlic cloves, minced
- - 3 tablespoons olive oil
- - salt (to taste)
- - pepper (to taste)
- - 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (may use Asiago)
- - 2 cups canned chick-peas or 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- - 2 tablespoons tahini
- - 4 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 large head of garlic
- - 1 lemon, juice of
- - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt