Caffeine Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Creole seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that quietly transforms everything it touches. Paprika lays down a rich, earthy base while garlic powder, onion powder, and a trio of peppers — black, white, and cayenne — build that signature Southern kick with real depth. Dried oregano and thyme round it all out, giving the blend an herbal backbone that store-bought versions rarely nail. The whole thing comes together in minutes with a quick whisk, and once it's sealed in a jar, it stays fresh and fragrant for up to six months. For anyone watching their caffeine intake, spice blends can be a sneaky concern since some commercial mixes include unexpected additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and clean. Shake it over roasted chicken, stir it into rice, or use it as a rub before grilling — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Once you make your own, it's hard to go back to the pre-packaged stuff.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir with a fork until the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
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