Homemade Creole and Cajun Seasoning Recipe You’ll Love

Add this homemade Creole or Cajun seasoning blend to your pantry for quick flavor and versatility.

Making your own spice blends is an easy way to boost flavor, control ingredients, and save time. A homemade mix transforms simple dishes — a sprinkle of Lemon Herb Seasoning livens up frozen vegetables, an Italian blend enhances tomato-based recipes, and a homemade taco mix brings Mexican-inspired meals to life. This Creole/Cajun blend is a great all-purpose seasoning to keep on hand.

What Recipes Use Cajun Seasoning?

This seasoning adds a spicy, savory kick to chicken, beef, soups, stews, rice and roasted vegetables. Popular uses include:

• Roasted Chickpeas
• Oven Roasted Potatoes
• Roasted Delicata Squash
• Oven Roasted Broccoli
• Oven Roasted Cauliflower
• Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers
• Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

Below is a simple Creole/Cajun seasoning recipe that packs heat with 1 1/2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper. Adjust the cayenne to taste if you prefer milder or fierier blends.

Mix Your Own Creole Seasoning

Kick up the flavor with this Cajun or Creole seasoning blend. Ideal for jambalaya, gumbo, rice, meats, soups and stews.

Prep : 6 minutes mins

Total Time: 6 minutes mins

Servings: 40

Author: Getty Stewart

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Tbsp paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp dried leaf oregano
• 1 Tbsp dried thyme

Instructions

• Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Store the seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Yield: about 2/3 cup. Adjust cayenne to taste for milder or hotter seasoning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cajun, creole, homemade seasoning, seasoning blend, spice mix

Interested in other seasoning blends? Try Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, lemon herb seasoning, or homemade popcorn seasoning recipes to round out your pantry.

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