Garlic Powder Seasoning Blend (Printable View)
A flavorful blend featuring garlic powder, herbs, and spices to boost savory dishes and snacks.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 4 tablespoons garlic powder
→ Supporting Flavors
02 - 2 tablespoons onion powder
03 - 1 tablespoon dried parsley
04 - 1 tablespoon dried oregano
05 - 1 tablespoon dried basil
→ Spice & Salt
06 - 1 tablespoon kosher salt
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
09 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, oregano, basil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.
02 - Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and free of clumps.
03 - Transfer the blend to an airtight container or spice jar; keep in a cool, dry place up to six months.
04 - Apply as a rub on meats, sprinkle over vegetables, or add to popcorn and pasta for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You'll spend just five minutes creating a seasoning blend that costs a fraction of store-bought versions and tastes infinitely better.
- This blend becomes your secret weapon for elevating everything from roasted vegetables to simple chicken breasts with minimal effort.
- Once you make it, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly—it's the kind of staple that actually gets used instead of collecting dust on the shelf.
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- Don't skip the whisking step—I learned this the hard way when unblended clumps created inconsistently seasoned dishes that embarrassed me in front of guests.
- The balance between garlic and onion powder is crucial. If your blend tastes too sharp and one-dimensional, you likely need more onion powder to soften it. If it tastes muted, the garlic powder quantity was perfect but maybe you need to increase the supporting herbs.
- Moisture is your enemy. Even a tiny bit of humidity will cause this blend to clump up over time. If you notice clumping, pulse it briefly in a spice grinder to break it up again.
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- Use this blend as the base for homemade seasoned salts by mixing it with coarse sea salt in whatever ratio tastes right to you—it transforms simple salads completely.
- Keep a small shaker jar of this blend at the table during family meals so people can adjust seasoning to their taste—it becomes a signature element of your kitchen.
- For the finest, most evenly distributed blend, pulse everything briefly in a dedicated spice grinder rather than whisking by hand—the results are noticeably superior.