Homemade Creole Seasoning
Homemade Creole Seasoning is a simple spice blend for the best Cajun inspired recipes. It is made with pantry staples and will add so much flavor to everything from gumbo to baked potatoes.
Creole Butter Potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes for Grilled Pork Chops or a Grilled Ribeye Steak.
Making your own spice blends is a great way to control the salt and heat that you like in your recipes. Our Creole Seasoning blend doesn’t have any salt and makes a great way to add a lot of flavor to soups, casseroles, vegetables and meat.
Ingredients Needed
- Granulated Garlic
- Granulated Onion
- Chili Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- Dried Thyme
- Black Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
- Dried Chives
- Cayenne Pepper
Step By Step Directions
- In a bowl, add all of the ingredients. Use a whisk or fork to blend well.
- Store in an airtight container in a pantry cabinet up to 6 months. Stir before using.
Recipes Using Creole Seasoning
- Cajun Chicken Pasta is a 30 minute meal to make with meal prep chicken in a creamy sauce over your favorite pasta.
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is the classic Cajun meal that is so hearty and delicious.
- Blackened Pork Chops are quick and easy to make on the grill with bold flavors that is sure to please the entire family.
- Shrimp Stew is comfort food at it’s best. It’s loaded with shrimp, smoked sausage and potatoes in a rich and flavorful gravy.
- Shrimp Boil Packets are easy to make on the grill with corn, potatoes, shrimp, smoked sausage and onions.
- Sprinkle it over popcorn for a spicy kick.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of Creole Seasoning with 1/4 cup of butter to season grilled vegetables.
Difference in Creole, Cajun and Blackened Seasonings
Creole seasoning usually includes herbs along with the spiciness of Cajun blends and blackened seasoning using falls in between the two.
Mix up a batch of Creole Seasoning to have on hand for your favorite Cajun dinners. It is perfect for spicing up pasta dishes, vegetables and grilled meat.
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Homemade Creole Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons dried chives
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper – or more to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, add smoked paprika, garlic, onion, chili powder, black pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, chives and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place up to 6 months.
