How To Make Homemade Creole Seasoning
Homemade Creole seasoning is a bold, flavorful spice blend that comes together in minutes using pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Savory, smoky, slightly spicy, and full of herbs, it’s an easy way to add authentic Louisiana-inspired flavor to everything from chicken and seafood to vegetables and pasta without running out to the store for the premade blend.
Lots of people rely on premade spice mixes, and they are so handy.
But if you are trying to watch your sodium or you just plain old forgot to get it at the store, homemade spice blends are a real life saver.
And homemade Creole seasoning is perfect for recreate your favorite Southern dishes at home.
The blend has a bold, savory flavor with smoky paprika, fragrant herbs, garlic, and onion for that earthy Creole flavor.
Use this versatile seasoning to flavor chicken, shrimp, fish, pork, roasted vegetables, potatoes, rice, soups, stews, gumbo, jambalaya, and even popcorn for a fun snack with a little extra zip.
Is Creole seasoning spicy?
No, but it’s easy to understand where the confusion comes in.
A lot of people tend to use Creole and Cajun seasoning interchangeably, however, they aren’t actually the same thing.
While they are similar, Creole seasoning tends to be mild while Cajun seasoning is pepper heavy and spicier.
Creole seasoning relies more on dried herbs like oregano and thyme for it’s earthier flavor notes.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Smoked paprika– You could use regular paprika but smoked paprika has a deeper, woody smoky flavor that regular paprika doesn’t have.
- Garlic powder– Not garlic salt.
- Salt and pepper– It’s a 2 to 1 ratio of salt to pepper, but you can adjust this to your tastes.
- Onion powder– Not dried onion or onion salt.
- Dried oregano– Crushed.
- Dried thyme– Crushed.
How to Make
Homemade Creole seasoning is so easy to make.
Just whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
Sprinkle on your favorite chicken, fish, or pasta or save for later.
Enjoy!
Storing
Store this homemade seasoning in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months.
Tips and Tricks
- Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- For a little kick without overpowering the spice mix, stir in half a teaspoon of cayenne. You can add more if you like.
- Think beyond Creole dishes! This seasoning is amazing on veggies, fries, homemade potato chips, and more.
Recipes to Use Homemade Creole Seasoning
Homemade Creole seasoning is a delicious spice blend you can whip together in almost no time at all that’s perfect in any number of dishes.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for recipes to use homemade Creole seasoning in?
Try these:
- Sheet Pan Jambalaya
- Cajun Style Fried Deviled Eggs
- Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice
- Smoked Sausage & Chicken Pot Pie
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How To Make Homemade Creole Seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano crushed
- 1 tbsp dried thyme crushed
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl, and then whisk them together until evenly combined.3 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried thyme
- Use and enjoy, or store for later.
Notes
- Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- For a little kick without overpowering the spice mix, stir in half a teaspoon of cayenne. You can add more if you like.
- Think beyond Creole dishes! This seasoning is amazing on veggies, fries, homemade potato chips, and more.
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