This Easy Cajun Seasoning Recipe Is Your One-Stop-Shop For Spicing Things Up

At the heart of comfort food lies the best of the best: Cajun cuisine. The Southern specialties originating from French Louisianaalways provide a sizzling kick, whether you choose to chow down on a bowl of étouffée or a hearty seafood boil spread. With a bold mix of flavors and a hint of Southern charm, you can DIY your way to pure Cajun goodness. Enter Meggan at Culinary Hill's Cajun Seasoning recipe. Though easy and quick, this cajun seasoning recipe will transform just about any savory dish you put it in. Here's how to make it!

Ingredients for Cajun Seasoning

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The best part about this Cajun seasoning recipe is that you likely have everything necessary to make it right at home – and if you don't, then each one is pretty darn easy to locate at the grocery store.

• 3 tablespoons paprika (sweet or smoked)
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons salt, optional
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (can alter the amount based on your spice preference)
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon onion powder

You can totally play around with omitting some of the ingredients and adding in ones you might have around the kitchen. Simply mix all of the spices together to create your Cajun seasoning recipe, then store it in an empty shaker or airtight container for later use.

Looking for an excuse to use your new homemade Cajun seasoning? Find some recipe inspo below:

• Jambalaya, of course
• Try out Erika Council's Southern Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches
• Season some Veggie French Fries
• Sprinkle some on top of Feta Fried Eggs
• Add it to plain cottage cheese
• Spice up your rotisserie or grilled chicken
• Make any sick daysoup reach flavorful nose-dripping territory

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Recipe and photography by Culinary Hill.

Lead photo by Karolina Grabowska / PEXELS.