By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 24
8 cal · 10 min
Cajun Spice Mix
Recipe GLPRb4e818850c9c3c
A vibrant homemade Cajun spice blend combining aromatic garlic, paprika, and warming spices with bay leaves and red pepper flakes for depth and heat. Perfect for seasoning proteins, vegetables, and rice dishes with authentic Southern flavor. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and potency.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 dashes red pepper flakes
5 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Directions
Combine seasoned salt, garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, and dried thyme in a food processor.
Pulse and blend until all ingredients are finely ground and evenly combined, with the bay leaves and red pepper flakes fully broken down into the mixture.
Transfer the finished spice blend to an airtight container and seal tightly to preserve flavor and aroma.
Comments
This is a dry spice blend with every ingredient stocked at any major Charlotte grocer—Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, ALDI, and Walmart all carry these basics. The ten-minute prep time is honest for grinding and mixing. At roughly thirty cents per serving (assuming bulk spice purchases), it's genuinely cheap and makes twenty-four portions, so the cost-per-serving is the real strength here. The only minor drawback is that it assumes you already have bay leaves and dried thyme on hand; not everyone does, which adds a small shopping friction to first-time use.
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