Homemade Cajun Seasoning Blend
I love seasoning blends. They’re such a simple way to add a little flavor and fun to your home cooking. A few shakes of this spice or that spice can really jazz up what would otherwise be a boring weeknight meal. And one of the most recent homemade seasoning blends I’m enjoying is this homemade cajun seasoning blend that brings just the right amount of spice to a recipe.
This blend is a nice change of pace for us because it brings a little heat with some cayenne and red pepper flakes and doesn’t rely on the flavors of chili powder or cumin. Instead it uses the following spices:
- paprika
- garlic powder
- salt
- onion powder
- cayenne
- white pepper
- oregano
- ground thyme
- red pepper flakes
Once your spices are measured out, simply stir them together and store your cajun spice mixture in a small jar.
I’ve learned that I only need a teaspoon or two of this cajun spice blend to bring good flavor to a recipe. When I make my skillet jambalaya recipe I often only use 1-1/2 teaspoons and that’s enough for me. But of course you can test things out and see what you enjoy which is one of the great perks about just making your own!
Try these homemade spice blends too:
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients and keep in a small jar or bottle.
