Save money by making your own versions of these popular seasonings and mixes commonly used in recipes. Find homemade mix recipes for ranch dressing, taco seasoning, cream soup and much more!
Homemade Mixes for Popular Pantry Staples
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Ranch Dressing Mix
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
This versatile ranch dressing mix converts easily into a creamy dip or smooth salad dressing. It's delicious served with fresh veggies or drizzled over greens. —Carolyn Zimmerman, Fairbury, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 2 tablespoons dip: 252 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Taco Seasoning Mix
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings per batch
From the Recipe Creator:
Create your own zippy taco seasoning for spicing up Mexican dishes. It's handy and less expensive than buying envelopes of prepared mix from the store. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 teaspoons: 200 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Cream-Style Soup Mix
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 cups (16 batches)
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy soup mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. It’s great to have on hand for those nights when you need to whip up supper in a hurry. —DeAnn Alleva, Worthington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3 tablespoons mix: 87 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Herb Mix for Rice
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This flavorful herb mix for rice is a great recipe to mix ahead as a side with baked chicken or pork chops. Just increase or decrease the amount for the servings needed. —Arlene Haupt, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 179 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 742mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Creole Seasoning Mix
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1/2 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
I make up this creole seasoning to have on hand when a recipe calls for Creole or Cajun seasoning. —Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 4 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Tex-Mex Seasoning Mix
Total Time
5 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This spice mix goes together quickly and makes a great little gift to include with holiday greetings for neighbors and coworkers. They can mix it into chili and scrambled eggs, use it to season tacos and burritos, or add zip to a can of refried beans. —Tammy Rose, Danville, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 265 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Homemade Pickling Spice
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1/3 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
I can every year, and I love to use this homemade pickling spice for my pickles. Everyone says they are the best they have ever had. —Olivia Miller, Memphis, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1/8 teaspoon: 1 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Seasoning Salt
Total Time
5 min
Servings
about 1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been making this seasoning salt for many years. Try sprinkling it on pork chops, seafood, chicken and steak. —Bonnie Poole, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 teaspoon: 1 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
9/15
Herb Mix for Dipping Oil
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1/2 cup per batch
From the Recipe Creator:
We combine a blend of herbs to create this mouthwatering mix. Plumping the herbs in water before stirring into olive oil enhances the flavor.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 122 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/15
Brown Gravy Mix
Total Time
15 min
Servings
3/4 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
This dry gravy mix keeps up to six months, so any time you yearn for chicken or beef gravy, you can stir up a portion. You'll love its just-made flavor and convenience. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
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Paprika Dry Rub
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1-3/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dry rub. I love the tongue-tingling punch it gives poultry. —Jackie Kohn, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 30 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2110mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
12/15
Spice Mix for Chili
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This spice mix comes from my mother's chili recipe, which is fantastic. It'll make a great gift for the hearty eaters you know, especially if you pair it with a loaf of bread. —Vivian Huizinga, Shallow Lake, Ontario
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Dixie Herb Rub
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1/3 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves it when I season chicken with this flavorful blend, but it's also good with beef and pork. We like to slice the leftover meat for sandwiches the next day. —Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 4 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Zesty Salt Substitute
Total Time
5 min
Servings
about 1/4 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks on a low-sodium diet will fall for this salt substitute. I usually double the recipe because it beautifully seasons a variety of foods. —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 10 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to cook or bake. —Becky Jo Smith, Kettle Falls, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 teaspoon: 11 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
