Homemade Garlic Herb Seasoning
Homemade garlic herb seasoning is a great mix to have on hand. It has multiple uses, is flavorful, and can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences. It has the perfect mix of herbaceous dried herbs, garlic, onion powder, salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Budget-Friendly: Creating your own seasoning mix with the items you already have at home saves money compared to buying a small bottle at the store.
Control Ingredients: When you make your own seasoning mix, you can add more of the things you like and use less of the ones you don’t love.
Versatile: This homemade garlic herb seasoning can be used for so many things, like roasted vegetables, meats, and even bread.
Ingredients Needed For Homemade Garlic Herb Seasoning
This short list of basic ingredients makes a delicious, aromatic seasoning that’s savory, herby, and perfect for different dishes. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Garlic Powder: Provides a concentrated savory garlic flavor.
Onion Powder: Gives the mix a slightly sweet onion flavor.
Dried Parsley: Adds a mild herbal grassy flavor that helps balance out the stronger herbs.
Dried Basil: Gives the mix a slightly sweet, peppery flavor with a hint of mint.
Dried Oregano: Provides a bitter note that complements the other flavors.
Salt: Enhances all of the flavors in the mix.
Cracked Black Pepper: Gives a kick of heat and enhances the herbal blend.
Garlic Salt: Adds a strong garlic flavor paired with salt.
How to Make Garlic Herb Seasoning
Making this mix is easy. You just need to rummage through your spice rack, measure out the ingredients, and mix them together. Boom! Homemade seasoning mix at your fingertips!
Add all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Whisk to combine, then use a funnel or simply pour the seasoning into an airtight jar or container. Use right away or store in a dry, cool place.
Tips and Ideas for how to use homemade garlic herb seasoning.
If you’re wondering what to do with this seasoning blend, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Garlic Bread: For amazing garlic bread, then try mixing this seasoning with butter and spreading it on a baguette or French bread!
Vegetables: First, grab some veggies, then toss them in a little olive oil. Next, sprinkle this delicious seasoning mix over the top. After that, roast them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-30 minutes, depending on the types of veggies you use. You could use potatoes, carrots,
Meat: You can use this seasoning mix as a dry rub on the chicken, steak, or pork. You can also make a marinade by adding it to olive oil and vinegar and letting the meat sit in it for a few hours. You can also simply sprinkle it on your meat after you’ve cooked it.
Pasta: Cook up some of your favorite pasta, then mix it with butter or olive oil and this delicious seasoning blend. Add chicken or veggies to make it a complete meal.
How to Properly Store Homemade Seasoning
This seasoning will last up to 6 months when stored in a dry place. Keep your homemade seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. I like to make a big batch of this spice blend to have on hand.
More Homemade Seasoning Blends to Try
If you’re like me, then you love making your own seasoning mixes at home. I like to know exactly what is going into my food.