Homemade House Seasoning Recipe

Elevate your cooking game with my Homemade House Seasoning Recipe! It uses 4 simple ingredients in just the right proportions to bring out the best flavors of your home-cooked dishes!

The classic flavor is so versatile, making it perfect for salmon, green beans, chicken, and so much more!

House seasoning blend in a small mason jar with a black spoon scooping some out.

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“Just wanted to let you know that I made your house seasoning for your vegetable soup the other night, and my husband used the seasoning on his chicken wings he made in the air fryer and LOVED the seasoning! He was scraping the bottom of the air fryer drawer. Your recipes are always winners.“
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Proper seasoning is essential to bringing out the best flavor in a dish, and cooks around the world know this. Adding flavor to your food can be somewhat intimidating, but here’s a trick that I’ve used for years—I make my own house seasoning.

What Is House Seasoning?

“Mama Salt,” as it’s called in my house, is a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. So, while it uses staple ingredients, the key to its success is in the proportions. So whether you want to keep a container of it on the counter (like me) or need it for a specific dinner recipe, it will be the perfect seasoning for nearly any situation!

What Makes This Seasoning So Special?

Way better than store-bought and cheaper coming in at about half the price and none of the additives of store-bought.
Brings out the flavors of any dish thanks to the very specific ratio of ingredients.
Fast to put together as it only takes a few minutes, which I would argue is less time than it would take to drive to the store to buy a house seasoning.

What Is In House Seasoning?

Ingredients to make a house seasoning blend. Paprika, kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Sitting in small bowls.

Kosher Salt – Salt brings out the natural flavors of any other ingredient, so it’s much needed in an all-purpose spice mix. I use Kosher salt but sea salt works as well.
Black Pepper – for a little spice.
Garlic powder – adds that classic spice to the mix.
Paprika – sweet or smokey can be used.

Variations and Additions

This seasoning blend is simple for a reason: to make it as versatile as possible. I highly encourage you to experiment with adding other spices to find your house seasoning flavor. Below are just a few spice ideas to try.

Onion powder
Dried parsley
Dried basil
Chili powder
Italian seasoning blend

How To Make Homemade House Seasoning

House seasoning blend in a large bowl with a whisk in it placed on top of a cutting board.

Measure out all the ingredients and place them in a small bowl or jar. Mix until evenly distributed.
Store in an airtight container.

Success Tips

Don’t be afraid of how much salt is in the mix. Salt has a very specific purpose, triggering your brain to look for more flavor. This is why when you add salt to the dishes (sweet or savory), the other flavors are more flavorful!
Turn it into a gift by packaging this blend in a jar with a label and ribbon. It makes a great holiday gift!

Recipe Questions and Answers

How long does this all purpose seasoning blend last?

This spice mix will last for a good long time, years really, but it starts to lose its flavor strength after about 9 months.

What is the best container to store the all-purpose seasoning?

I always have mine stored in a spice jar next to the stove but any sealed container will work. A mason jar with a lid is another good option.

Can I double or half this recipe?

Yup, this recipe is easy to scale up or down. If you make a double batch, you can gift some, and you can scale down if you only need a bit for a few recipes.

Can I add other spices?

Certainly! You can add some heat with cayenne or red pepper flakes or add a French flare with dried parsley.

House seasoning blend in a small mason jar on top of a cutting board.

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What To Do With This Spice Mix

You can do so much with this spice mix, from meat to vegetables, salad, and pasta; it’s a workhorse of a seasoning blend. Some of my favorite ways to use it are on the steak in a Grilled Steak Salad, popcorn, or on Crispy Smashed Potatoes!

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