Using a great meatloaf seasoning is key to a delightfully tasty, perfect meatloaf dinner that the whole family can enjoy any night of the week. Your ground beef, pork, or ground turkey meatloaf will be next level when combined with this delicious DIY combination of spices and herbs. The savory herbs and spices are blended and balanced to create nostalgic family meals everyone will love.
Try this seasoning mix in my classic with oatmeal version, smoky BBQ, or ground turkey meatloaf.
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Meatloaf dinners are a last-minute lifesaver in my home. I never have to worry about getting a great dinner on the table when I have ground beef and this great assortment of staple spices on hand.
You can whip up your homemade meatloaf mix in no time at all, and it's the perfect amount for a 2-pound meatloaf. Once you try this satisfying spice blend, you'll make extra to keep on hand for your life-saving dinners, too.
🥘 Ingredients
- Paprika (regular or smoked)
- Ground Mustard
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground is best)
- Dried Basil
- Salt (I like Redmond salt)
- Dried Thyme
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make A DIY Meatloaf Seasoning
Making my own spice blends is a passion. I love having full control over all of the ingredients going into our family meals. There are no extra fillers or additives when you make DIY spice mixes.
Combine. In a small bowl, add and combine all of the spices. If you'd like to break down the herbs, use a mortar & pestle, spice grinder, or food processor.
Mix. Pulse or mix until well combined.
Serve or store. Use it for one 2-pound loaf of meatloaf, or store it for later use.
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🥡 Storing
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Keep in a pantry cabinet, away from sunlight and at cooler temperatures.
Be sure to give the meatloaf seasoning blend a good shake or stir before using if the mix has been stored.
🧂 More Great Seasoning Blends
I love making DIY spice blends! Here are just a few of them:
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📖 Recipe Card
Meatloaf Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all spices. (2 teaspoon paprika,2 teaspoon ground mustard,1 teaspoon garlic powder,1 teaspoon onion powder,1 teaspoon ground black pepper,1 teaspoon basil,½ teaspoon salt,¼ teaspoon dried thyme).
- Use for one 2-pound loaf of meatloaf, or store for later use.
Notes
- This will yield enough seasoning for a 2-pound meatloaf. Use the slider to adjust the amounts to make more.
- If you'd like to break down the herbs, use a mortar & pestle, spice grinder, or food processor. Pulse or mix until well combined.
Jeri says
I have made this recipe numerous times now. It turns out delicious every time. I also use the suggested Meatloaf Seasoning recipe that’s linked. It’s our families favorite meatloaf recipe.
Disnna says
I use this meatloaf seasoning recipe and it is delicious. I won’t use any other recipe. Thank you!
Barb says
Great recipe only one I use for meatloaf; my family loves it!
Sarah says
How many lbs. Of meat is this recipe for?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Step 2 of the recipe card instructs to use with up to 2 pounds of meat for any meatloaf. Thanks for asking!
Elle Seaz says
I stepped out of the box with this recipe. I only had over a pound of hamburger so I cut it in half. It was good as is, but could use a little oomph to it. (I didn't have any thyme.) Just don't know what though. I'll make this again. At least it won't be going to the dog! LOL! Thanks.
Deborah says
Sounds great think it's gonna be the best..today is Sunday August 20th will be fixing it for dinner- Let you know how it turns out'
Nancy says
Perfect!
Shannon says
This was thumbs up all around from my crew. My ground beef comes in about 1 1/2lb chubbs and is homegrown so it’s pretty lean and can wind up making a rather dense meatloaf. I offset that with egg and breadcrumbs as is pretty typical. I used this recipe full strength on the 1 1/2 lbs and I thought it was perfect.
Stacey Austin says
Loved it! So much better than any I have tried so far. This will be my go to for now on.
Damara S says
Perfect! I only use ground beef one pound at a time. I put 2 little prep dishes side by side, and divided each ingredient to get 2 batches of this seasoning. Made meatloaf tonight, have another batch for a 1-pound meatloaf for another day.
Kathy says
I really enjoyed will be my only meatloaf recipe thank you
Debra Brooks says
Loved it! Turned out terrific!
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Super! Thanks for coming back to share your results!!
Joyce May says
Great recipe!
Anonymous says
This was wonderful. All the spices are in my pantry so why should I buy a prepackaged mix. Best ever! My husband and had been married for many years and went out to dinner in Valentine’s Day,and then when times got harder Maybe 25 years ago there was a commercial on TV for a heart shaped meatloaf. Tomorrow I would be married for 50 years and heart-shaped meatloaf has been a celebration ever since.