Cajun/Creole Spice Mix

This is a mildly hot Cajun spice mix you make yourself with common spices from your pantry. For those who like it hotter, add the optional crushed red pepper.

This is a mildly hot Cajun spice mix you make yourself with common spices from your pantry. For those who like it hotter, add the optional crushed red pepper.

You can also use this as a base for a rub. Add ground cumin and a little brown sugar for grilled fajitas for example.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, stir all ingredients together until they are well blended and store in an airtight container.