Homemade seasoning mixes are easy to make and they are just as delicious (or even more) as the original seasonings!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
- Mouth-watering, authentic creole flavor is easy with this recipe
- Adjust the spice level to your family's personal preferences
- Quick and cheap way to make meat, veggies, and sides taste ten times better (not an exaggeration!)
Move over, salt and pepper. Copycat Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning is an addictively delicious way to flavor all of your favorite savory dishes.
This multi-purpose seasoning is so tasty, it will take a permanent spot front and center in your spice cabinet—right where it belongs.
🧾 Tony Chachere's creole seasoning ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Mix all of the ingredients together and store in a Mason jar or other airtight container.
🥫 Storage
Tony Chachere's world-famous seasoning is shelf-stable, and so is this copycat recipe!
Storing it is practically effortless.
If you have misplaced the lid of your Mason jar, be sure to cover it tightly with plastic to preserve the flavors in your homemade spice blend.
Store the copycat spice mix in a cool, dark place. Your pantry or kitchen storage cabinets work perfectly.
This easy seasoning recipe will keep for about six months, as long as the ground spices that you used are relatively fresh.
📖 Variations
Since this is a copycat recipe of Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, any variations will make it taste less like the classic. However, that doesn't mean you can't get a little bit creative with it!
- You can use regular chili powder from the store, but I recommend making it yourself. The smoky, spicy flavor is unlike anything else!
- If you don't love the flavor of garlic or prefer to cook with it fresh, try subbing onion powder in its place.
- Add another teaspoon of cayenne pepper if your family likes it spicy.
- Prefer a smoky flavor? Stir in a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Thyme and parsley are popular in Cajun seasoning blends (though they aren't featured in Tony Chachere's). However, if you like dried herbs, they make a tasty addition to creole dishes. Add a tablespoon of each.
- You can use table salt for smaller grains of salt. Just use ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons of table salt in place of ⅓ cup kosher salt.
If you like to make your own seasoning as much as I do give this cocoa cardamom steak rub a try.
💭 Things to know
Expert Tip: You can buy reusable shaker-style lids made specially to fit Mason jars. Then, it's even easier to season your favorite recipes!
- Copycat Tony Chacheres enhances the flavor of meats, such as chicken, beef, pork, fish, and seafood. Sprinkle it on after cooking, or use a few teaspoons in breading or batter!
- Keep away from sunlight in a dry place.
- Use this seasoning to add a Creole twist to your favorite side dishes. It's great on baked potatoes, french fries, potato salad, homemade garlic bread, baked beans, steamed veggies, and more.
- Stir a few teaspoons with a quarter-cup of mayo and a quarter-cup of ketchup to make a quick and tasty Creole-inspired dipping sauce.
- A small dash of spice goes a long way—just like when cooking with salt and pepper.
- Use fresh spices to make your copycat Creole seasoning last longer.
- Ground spices lose fragrance and flavor as they sit. Chances are, if the spices don't smell fragrant anymore, they've likely lost flavor, too.
- Mason jar foods are great for gifting. Wrap 'em with a big ribbon and give them away to all of your spice-lovin' friends.
👩🍳 FAQs
It's full of fun flavors that make any normal dish taste like a Cajun recipe. It's mostly salt, enhanced with chili, garlic, and peppers. The flavor is balanced and a good substitute for regular salt and pepper.
There are sooo many ways—it's a versatile addition to any meal! Sprinkle it on top of Alfredo pasta. Use it in the breading for fried chicken. Season a simple salad. Sprinkle it over buttered veggies or corn on the cob. The list goes on, and on. Use it anytime you'd normally use salt and pepper for a little extra flavor.
A good rule of thumb is to sprinkle on about as much copycat Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning as you would normally salt and pepper. When following a recipe, replace the regular salt with this in an equal measurement.
No, it's not. As long as you follow the measurements closely, you'll only get a slight, subtle heat—nothing that'll make your eyes water or your tongue tingle.
📚 Related recipes
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- You can use this Homemade Chili Powder in any recipe that needs just a little kick. Plus, change up the spice level and flavor to fit what you like!
- If your family loves a little sweet and spicy dip action, they'll love for this Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce. Make extra—it goes quickly!
🍽️ Serve with...
- Grilled Chicken Alfredo is always a good choice for dinner. Sprinkle a little copycat Creole seasoning on it for a new, delicious twist.
- Crispy Pan Fried Potatoes are great for breakfast and supper. They're even tastier with a little Creole flair!
- Brazillian Grilled Pineapple is a perfect dessert, but you can make it into a savory, anytime treat by adding a pinch of copycat Tony Chachere's!
📞 The last word
I can't tell you how much of this stuff we go through in a month. I hardly ever use plain salt anymore.
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📖 Recipe
Copycat Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
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- ⅓ cup kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Place in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- You can buy reusable shaker-style lids made specially to fit Mason jars. Then, it's even easier to season your favorite recipes!
- Copycat Tony Chacheres enhances the flavor of meats, such as chicken, beef, pork, fish, and seafood. Sprinkle it on after cooking, or use a few teaspoons in breading or batter!
- Keep away from sunlight in a dry place.
- Use this seasoning to add a Creole twist to your favorite side dishes. It's great on baked potatoes, french fries, potato salad, homemade garlic bread, baked beans, steamed veggies, and more.
- Stir a few teaspoons with a quarter-cup of mayo and a quarter-cup of ketchup to make a quick and tasty Creole-inspired dipping sauce.
- A small dash of spice goes a long way—just like when cooking with salt and pepper.
- Use fresh spices to make your copycat Creole seasoning last longer.
- Ground spices lose fragrance and flavor as they sit. Chances are, if the spices don't smell fragrant anymore, they've likely lost flavor, too.
- Mason jar foods are great for gifting. Wrap 'em with a big ribbon and give them away to all of your spice-lovin' friends.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
Sherry says
This is the Exact
Recipe I tried ithat with the real stuff. And it's awesome without the other preservat. It's thank you, you're a godsend.!