Homemade Cajun Seasoning is a tasty blend of spices that is quick and easy to assemble. The DIY Spice blend is made with common pantry staples to make an affordable mix to use on endless possibilities.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- Making homemade spices is affordable and you control the ingredients.
- It is easy to use simple pantry ingredients to make cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
- Smoked Paprika: The smokiness adds amazing flavor. In a pinch, regular paprika can be used.
- Cayenne Pepper: Cajun flavors are all about spice, and cayenne pepper gives you the spice needed.
- Ground Thyme: Adds an earthy balance to the spices.
- Dried Oregano: Another herb to balance the spices
- Onion Powder, Garlic Powder: Needed to round out the spicy flavors.
- Black Pepper, Salt: Everything tastes better with both of these seasonings
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Equipment
🔪 Instructions
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- Step 1: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and salt.
- Step 2: Store the seasoning in an airtight covered container for up to 6 months.
How to store, reheat, and freeze
- Store seasonings in mason jars or a covered airtight container for up to 6 months in the pantry.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: For optimum freshness, always check store-bought spices for expiration dates
Frequently Asked Questions
The biggest difference between the two is creole uses tomatoes and Cajun does not add tomatoes for flavoring.
Cajun seasoning is a spicy blend of seasoning that adds robust flavors to your favorite chicken, pork, pasta, and BBQ recipes
Serving Suggestions
Whole roasted cauliflower is one of my favorite treats and we use cajun seasoning to put this cauliflower over the top delish
One of our most popular side dishes is roasted green beans, sprinkle some of the Cajun seasoning on the beans.
Our roasted chicken drumsticks would be amazing with this cajun seasoning.
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Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and salt. Store in an airtight container.
- Store in an airtight covered container for up to 6 months.
Ariella
Awesome how much easier it is to mix up your own batch like this.
Eileen xo
I agree,enjoy!
Sue Ringsdorf
I love making my own seasoning blends. They are easy, and nice to have handy. This one is perfect for all the things!
Eileen xo
I never buy blends anymore. Homemade is so much healthier too.
Anne Lawton
I love cajun spices, I'm thinking of all of the things I can use this with. Thanks for sharing!
Eileen xo
Awesome, Anne. Enjoy.
colleen kennedy
Mmm, homemade spice blends are so good! LOVE the idea of using this on cauliflower! TY
Eileen xo
It is awesome on cauliflower.
Carlos Leo
Thank you so much for this recipe! I will try it today with some chicken thighs that I got yesterday from the supermarket.
Eileen xo
Beautiful Carlos. I'm so glad you like the seasoning blend.
Caroline
I don't think I ever buy seasoning blends, always better to make your own, though I often just make a little for a recipe or two. I love the idea of having a batch of this on hand to add in to things here and there.
Eileen xo
Yess, use small mason jars to store your own blends.
Terri
We use cajun seasoning on everything! I didn't realize it was so easy to make my own - definitely trying this.
Eileen xo
Making your own will be so good for your wallet too.
Laura
Great idea mixing your own blend! I'll have to try it.
Eileen xo
Enjoy the blend, it's delicious!
Jessica Simms
This is awesome! I will have to make a big batch and save it for my chicken!
Eileen xo
Excellent Jessica. Yes, this seasoning is awesome
christina aliperti
I need to make this! I like to make my own blends instead of buying them. This one sounds really good.
Azlin Bloor
Great recipe! As a chef, I'm always trying to encourage people to make their own blends, I'll point some of my clients this way for this recipe!
Yona Williams
I would like to make my own spices like this because I can control the amount of salt used. Some spice combinations are just too salty for me. My brother would like this Cajun seasoning.
Eileen xo
I completely agree Yona. I make my own because I can control the spice!
Dawn McAlexander
My mouth is on fire just reading this. I love cajun spices, so this would be right up my alley.
Melissa Llado
This seasoning blend sounds phenomenal. I need to make it and keep on hand.
Eileen xo
Great Melissa. Glad you like the spice blend
Rosey
I do like a nice cajun flavor in my food sometimes. How fun to make it at home yourself!
aziel morte
I want the homemade seasoning and it's more natural.
Eileen xo
I completely agree, Aziel! So much better making your own spice blends
Glenda
Wow looks amazing! I really need to try doing this at home 🙂
Eileen xo
Glad you enjoy the spice blend recipe, Glenda
William Sweeney
I love making seasoning blends!! This sounds like a good one to make up at home.
Eileen xo
It is an easy and flavorful spice. Glad you like it William
Elizabeth O.
This is awesome. I love learning recipes like this because it's better to make homemade blends than to use the store bought ones. This way you know all the ingredients that it's made with and you get to add or subtract what ingredients you like.
Amy Jones
This is pure spicy perfection! I love seasoning
Liz Mays
I always buy it, so it makes more sense to make it! I have everything I need to do it!
Enricoh Alfonzo
ooooh my dad would love this spicy awesomeness. will share with him, he's all about the seasoning and blending.
Chei
what a cool idea! going to try this. 😀
Eileen xo
Glad you enjoy Chei
Melanie Smith
This is a fantastic idea! I will do my own cajun seasoning blend.