This Homemade Creole Seasoning Spice Blend is made with most items already in your spice cabinet. Without the loaded salt that comes with pre-packaged spice blends, this homemade version is perfect on Southern dishes needing a little authentic flavor.
Ever wonder what the difference between Creole and Cajun is?
Well I did and after reading up on the terms it all boils down to this.
Cajun is a word used to describe the French colonists who moved from the Acadia region of Canada down to Louisiana after the British conquest of Acadia (known today as present-day New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia) in the 1700s.
Creole is a term used to describe the people who were born to these new settlers in French colonial Louisiana, especially New Orleans.
Another thing I might add is that typically Creole food uses tomatoes and Cajun food does not.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse several times to combine and store in an airtight container.
For other spice blends try my Copycat Montreal Seasoning Blend, or my Copycat Emeril’s Blackened Meat Seasoning. This is perfect used in my Creole Shrimp and Grits, too. Enjoy!

Homemade Creole Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tsp dry mustard
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse several times to combine and store in an airtight container.
Notes
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Is this the same as Big Kevin’s spice mix?
No. This is my own spice blend, and have never heard of, or been called, Big Kevin. Hope you give it a try and enjoy it Carol-Leah.
I FREAKING love creole oa mm nom mmmm taasty mmmm nasmsommn
WHAT? ME TOO
Enjoy!
I mean who doesn’t right?! 🙂
This blend of creole goodness is so simple I don’t know why I have not thought of trying this sooner! Looking forward to trying this DIY recipe with some gumbo, soon!
Glad I could be there for the assist Dan! I love spice blends, you can find all of them here Spice Blends.
I don’t think many people are lucky enough to eat at fine creole restaurants. Otherwise, the’d never mistake the term for cajun. It’s like the difference between French food and French fries. (Don’t get me wong – I love French fries.) Thanks for the blend!
Nice, then my job is done. Thanks Jeff, appreciate it. 🙂
My family from the islands would completely agree; huge difference!
Thanks Michelle. 🙂