Chestnut Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Creole seasoning blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms everyday cooking into something seriously craveable. A double hit of black and white pepper alongside cayenne gives it that signature Southern kick, while paprika adds depth and a gorgeous reddish hue to anything it touches. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared-facility warnings, but making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Every ingredient here is a straightforward dried spice — nothing more, nothing less. Just whisk everything together, pour it into an airtight container, and you've got a reliable, flavor-packed blend ready to go for months. Rub it on chicken, stir it into rice dishes, or shake it over roasted vegetables whenever you want that unmistakable Creole warmth without any guesswork.
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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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