MSG Free Creole Seasoning
Bold, smoky, and layered with heat, this homemade Creole blend brings serious Southern flavor to everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables. Store-bought seasoning mixes are one of the sneakiest places MSG hides, often tucked into the ingredient list under names that are easy to overlook on a busy weeknight. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar — nothing more than paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, three kinds of pepper, and salt. The combination of black, white, and cayenne pepper gives it that signature Creole complexity and slow-building heat that no single spice can replicate on its own. A quick whisk is all it takes to bring everything together, and once it's sealed in an airtight container it stays fresh for up to six months. Keep a jar on hand and you'll reach for it constantly — it's the kind of pantry staple that quietly upgrades everything it touches.
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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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