Cinnamon Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and deeply aromatic, this homemade Creole seasoning blend brings serious Southern flavor to everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding certain ingredients, since cinnamon has a sneaky way of showing up in "Cajun" or "Creole" mixes as a background warming note. This recipe keeps things clean and intentional — paprika lays down a rich, earthy base while garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme build that classic Louisiana-style depth. Three layers of heat from black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne give it a slow, satisfying burn without any hidden sweet spice muddying the profile. It comes together in minutes with a quick whisk, and once it's sealed in a jar it stays fresh for up to six months. Keep a batch on the counter and you'll reach for it constantly — it's the kind of all-purpose blend that quietly transforms weeknight cooking.
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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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