Homemade Spice Mixes and Seasoning Blends

Best DIY Spice Mixes & Seasoning Blends

Store-bought spice mixes and seasoning blends are helpful in a pinch, but they often contain MSG and other preservatives. Also, with the price of inflation, they can cost you a pretty penny!

This year I've decided to swap to making my spice and seasoning blends from scratch, and you can too. You won't believe how easy they are to recreate at home without any of the unhealthy additives!

These homemade seasoning and spice blends are so much better than anything from the store!

• Burger Seasoning
• Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
• Blackened Seasoning
• Pork Roast Seasoning
• Poultry Seasoning
• Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
• Creole Seasoning
• Pork Seasoning
• Spaghetti Seasoning
• Italian Seasoning
• Beef Stew Seasoning

1. Burger Seasoning

Wave goodbye to boring burgers because this seasoning is a total game-changer. It's sweet and smoky with a little cayenne pepper to balance the brown sugar.

This seasoning will taste great on any type of burger! I've used it on everything from blue cheese burgers to egg burgers and the results are always delicious.

2. Breakfast Sausage Seasoning

This seasoning is just the thing to add a punch of flavor to your breakfast recipes. You aren't limited to using it on sausage by any means, it is also great in casseroles, breakfast hashes, & so much more.

3. Blackened Seasoning

This zesty blend of chili powders, herbs, and spices will be a new favorite if you are a fan of Cajun or Creole cooking. It's particularly delicious on fish like blackened Mahi Mahi or blackened cod, but it's also great on chicken.

4. Pork Roast Seasoning

This pork roast seasoning is simple yet flavorful and will work on any pork recipe, not just roasts. I love it on pork ribeye roast and air fryer pork loin chops.

5. Poultry Seasoning

This poultry seasoning is incredibly versatile and can be used on so much more than just chicken. Try it on Thanksgiving turkey, roasted quail, or in your homemade stuffing!

6. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Jamaican jerk seasoning is robust and well-rounded with a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Of course, it's great on any of your favorite Jamaican recipes, but it's also tasty on things like baked chicken wings or grilled chicken thighs.

7. Creole Seasoning

This seasoning is packed with Louisiana flavor and works great on any Cajun recipe. It's also a great way to add some zest to air fryer french fries or tater tots.

8. Pork Seasoning

Having a great pork seasoning on hand is a must. From pan-seared pork chops to a roasted rack of pork, this seasoning will make all of your favorite pork recipes even better!

9. Spaghetti Seasoning

If you haven't tried spaghetti seasoning, you won't believe how flavorful spaghetti can be. This simple blend of herbs and spices can be added to anything from soups to garlic bread, lasagna, and more!

10. Italian Seasoning

Just about everyone keeps Italian seasoning on hand, it's a kitchen staple. This seasoning is made with dried herbs and spices but no salt, so you can still adjust your recipes to taste.

From Margherita sheet pan pizzas and baked meatballs to Ritz chicken casserole and air fryer meatloaf, I use this seasoning on everything.

11. Beef Stew Seasoning

With this seasoning, your homemade beef stew will be better than ever! In fact, it can improve any of your favorite beef recipes.

Try it in my ground beef stew, crockpot beef stew, or my vegetable beef stew.

12. Pot Roast Seasoning

Pot roast seasoning is always a great thing to keep stocked in your spice cabinet. You can use it on any beef roast like my beef chuck roast or round roast pot roast, or you can try it on pork roasts, lamb roasts, and more!

13. Chicken Taco Seasoning

This taco seasoning was perfectly tailored to complement chicken tacos. I love adding it to this super simple Instant Pot shredded chicken before putting it in my favorite Tex-Mex meals.

14. Meatloaf Seasoning

If you're a regular here, you know I love meatloaf recipes. This is my go-to seasoning blend for meatloaf in all of its different varieties.

15. Chicken Seasoning

The base recipe for this chicken seasoning includes all the classic herbs and spices you would usually pair with chicken: basil, rosemary, thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. However, there are plenty of optional add-ins so you can customize your seasoning to your liking!

You can practically use this seasoning on any chicken recipe.

16. Cajun Seasoning

A zesty and robust seasoning that adds a punch of flavor to anything it's sprinkled on. Cajun seasoning is just as delicious on grilled alligator bites or fried chicken as it is on Cajun french fries and seafood!

17. Steak Seasoning

This homemade steak seasoning is delicious on any cut of beef! Not only that, but it also makes extra tasty bison burgers and venison burgers too.

18. Corned Beef Seasoning Mix

With this easy seasoning blend, you can make your own corned beef brine at home! Then you can turn your tasty corned beef into even tastier corned beef and cabbage.

19. Chili Seasoning

You can make competition-worthy chili at home with this flavorful chili seasoning blend. Try it in my chili con carne (or my Texas chili if you don't like to include beans).

20. Garam Masala Seasoning Mix

Garam masala is an aromatic spice blend that is great for Indian cuisine. It is fabulous in butter chicken or any kind of curry.

21. Taco Seasoning

More often than not, I use this taco seasoning in recipes that aren't tacos. It adds that classic Mexican flavor to everything from walking taco casserole to Doritos taco salad.

22. Brisket Dry Rub

For a juicy and incredibly flavorful brisket, this brisket dry rub is my seasoning of choice. The flavors are well-balanced and the seasoning lends itself well to making burnt ends from the brisket point, too!

23. BBQ Chicken Rub

A sweet and smokey dry rub that will take all of your BBQ grilling recipes to the next level. Seriously, try it on some baked chicken drumsticks and you'll never want them any other way.

24. Prime Rib Rub

Your family is going to notice when your holiday prime rib roast goes from 'just okay' to downright delicious! This dry rub is versatile enough to be used on any kind of beef. So don't worry you don't have to eat prime rib regularly for this seasoning to come in handy.

25. Pork Dry Rub

A sensational blend of herbs, spices, and just a little sugar, that perfectly complements the natural flavors of pork. Once I tried it on a baked pork tenderloin, I knew this is one dry rub I need to keep on hand.

26. Lamb Rub

From grilled lamb shanks to pan-seared lamb steaks or even lamb breast, this rub will make the rich flavor of your lamb meat even more divine! My secret is a touch of orange peel for a subtle hint of citrus.

27. British Mixed Spice Blend

This British spice blend is perfect for any spiced breads, cakes, or puddings. I use it most when I am doing my holiday baking.

28. Homemade German Gingerbread Spice Blend

This Christmas, try making your own homemade gingerbread with a made-from-scratch German gingerbread spice blend! The seasoning will last for over a year, so you can use it this Christmas and next (plus it's a great addition to gingerbread eggnog)!

29. Mulling Spices

Mulling spices are a must-have during the winter months. They make the most wonderful apple cider that is far better than anything sold in a bottle at the store.

30. Apple Pie Spice

As a frequent baker, apple pie spice is one of my all-time favorite spice blends. I use it in so many of my popular apple dessert recipes, that I don't know what I'd do without it!

31. Pumpkin Pie Spice

Enjoy your favorite fall baked goods and pumpkin spice lattes year-round with this DIY pumpkin pie spice! The seasoning will last for 6 months to a year if stored properly, so you can get your pumpkin spice fix now and it will still be ready to use when fall comes around.

32. Cinnamon Sugar

Cinnamon sugar isn't just for desserts. You can use it to top off yogurt, pancakes, French toast, or oatmeal, too.

33. Yellow Curry Powder

If you enjoy making curry, then you know that curry powder makes the dish and without it, you can't get the flavor right. Now, you can make curry powder from scratch at home the next time you feel like whipping up some savory goat curry (or any type of curry)!

34. Herbes de Provence

It may not be a 'pantry staple' but herbes de Provence is a great blend of aromatic dried herbs to keep on hand. Particularly if you are a fan of French cooking.

Try my herbes de Provence roasted turkey this holiday season and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Have you tried any of my homemade spice mixes and seasoning blends? Let me know how they turned out in the comment section below!

😋 More DIY Recipes

• Homemade White Cake Mix - Throw out your boxed white cake mix because once you make it yourself, you'll never go back.
• Homemade Ranch Dressing - Creamy and perfectly seasoned ranch dressing from the comfort of your own kitchen.
• Chocolate Cake Mix - This homemade chocolate cake mix is a great recipe to have on hand for any time you're craving a chocolate dessert.
• Homemade Panko Breadcrumbs - A great recipe for using up leftover or stale bread.
• Homemade Blueberry Syrup - This sweet and fruity blueberry syrup will elevate your French toast, waffles, and pancakes.
• Homemade Flour Tortillas - Warm homemade tortillas to enjoy with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

📖 Recipe Card