Homemade seasoning mixes are simple spice blends that replace store-bought seasoning packets and bottled spice mixes while helping you build a more efficient pantry for everyday cooking.
If you open my pantry, you won’t find stacks of seasoning packets from the grocery store.
You’ll find jars.
Jars of taco seasoning. Jars of barbecue rubs. Italian herb blends. Copycat restaurant seasonings. Burger blends. Pasta seasonings. Spice mixes for everything from pot roast to popcorn.
Because here’s the truth most home cooks eventually discover:
Most store seasoning packets are simply a handful of pantry spices mixed together.
Once you know what goes into them, there’s no reason to keep buying those packets again and again.
In the This Old Baker kitchen, we mix our own.
Over the years I’ve built a growing collection of homemade seasoning blends designed to replace the most common packets and bottled spice mixes you see at the grocery store.
These recipes are tested, measured, and built for real kitchens — simple ingredients, clear measurements, and blends that actually work in everyday cooking.
The result is a pantry that makes cooking faster instead of more complicated.
Instead of measuring five or six spices every time you cook, you simply grab the jar and shake.
This guide brings together more than sixty homemade seasoning mixes from the This Old Baker kitchen.
Once a few of these jars find a permanent place in your pantry, those little store packets quietly disappear from your shopping list.
And cooking from scratch becomes a whole lot easier.
📌 Pin this guide for later so you always have these seasoning mixes handy.
Table of Contents
- Everyday Kitchen Seasonings
- Taco Night & Tex-Mex Mixes
- Comfort Food Dinner Seasonings
- BBQ & Grill Rubs
- Italian & Pasta Seasonings
- Restaurant Copycat Seasonings
- Copycat Kinder’s Seasonings
- Specialty Seasonings
Quick Index of Homemade Seasoning Mixes
Below is the full list of seasoning blends included in this guide.
- Au Jus Mix
- BBQ Popcorn Seasoning
- Beef Bouillon Seasoning
- Beef Stew Seasoning
- Burger Seasoning
- Cajun Kick Popcorn Seasoning
- Chili Powder Seasoning
- Copycat Dan-O’s Seasoning
- Copycat Einstein Bros Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Copycat Grill Mates Burger Seasoning
- Copycat KFC Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Kinder’s All-Purpose Meat & Veggie Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s All-Purpose Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Brown Butter Garlic
- Copycat Kinder’s Brown Sugar BBQ Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Butcher’s Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Garlic & Herb
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse
- Copycat Kinder’s Caramelized Onion Butter
- Copycat Kinder’s Cowboy Butter
- Copycat Kinder’s Fajita Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Greek Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Grilled Chicken
- Copycat Kinder’s Hickory Brown Sugar Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Honey Chipotle
- Copycat Kinder’s Honey Mustard
- Copycat Kinder’s Red Jalapeno Garlic
- Copycat Kinder’s Steak Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Steakhouse Potato Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s The Blend
- Copycat McCormick’s Pot Roast Seasoning
- Copycat McCormick’s Smash Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic
- Copycat Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Copycat Morton’s Nature’s Seasoning
- Copycat Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
- Copycat Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat Red Lobster Seafood Seasoning
- Copycat Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
- Enchilada Sauce Mix
- Copycat Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning
- Dry Onion Soup Mix
- Elote Seasoning Mix
- Fajita Seasoning
- Fish Fry Seasoning
- French Fry Seasoning Mix
- Garlic Bread Seasoning Mix
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning Mix
- Kansas City Rib Rub
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Meatloaf Seasoning Mix
- Nacho Cheese Popcorn Seasoning
- Pasta Salad Seasoning
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Popcorn Seasoning
- Pizza Seasoning Mix
- Popcorn Seasoning Mix
- Pork Rub Seasoning
- Ranch Dressing Mix
- Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
- Sandwich Seasoning
- 27 Savory Popcorn Seasonings
- Sloppy Joe Seasoning
- South Carolina Mustard Dry Rub
- Southwest Chicken Seasoning
- Spaghetti Seasoning
- Stuffing Seasoning Mix
- 18 Sweet Popcorn Seasonings
- Taco Seasoning
- Texas Dry Rub
- Turkey Seasoning Rub
- Vegetable Seasoning Mix
Why Homemade Seasoning Mixes Are Better Than Store Packets
Seasoning packets might seem convenient, but once you start mixing your own blends at home, it quickly becomes clear how simple it really is.
You Control the Ingredients
When you mix your own seasoning blends, you know exactly what’s going into your food.
They Save Money
A single homemade seasoning jar can replace several store packets.
They Taste Better
Fresh spices mixed at home often deliver stronger flavor.
They Simplify Cooking
Once your blends are mixed, dinner becomes faster.
How to Build a Pantry Shelf of Homemade Seasoning Jars
One of the easiest ways to simplify cooking is by keeping jars of seasoning blends ready in the pantry.
Start with blends you use often:
Most Popular Seasoning Blends to Start With
If you’re new to mixing your own blends, start with these favorites.
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning Mix
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Texas Dry Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s The Blend
- Copycat Red Lobster Seafood Seasoning
How to Store Homemade Seasoning Mixes
Store seasoning blends in airtight containers such as spice jars or mason jars.
For best flavor:
• store in a cool dark pantry
• keep lids sealed
• label jars with the date
Most blends stay fresh for 6–12 months.
Seasoning Packet Conversion Chart
| Packet Type | Homemade Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Taco seasoning packet | 2 tablespoons |
| Ranch packet | 3 tablespoons |
| Onion soup mix packet | 4 tablespoons |
| Italian dressing packet | 2 tablespoons |
| Chili seasoning packet | 2–3 tablespoons |
| Fajita seasoning packet | 2 tablespoons |
| Sloppy Joe packet | 3 tablespoons |
| Pot roast seasoning packet | 3–4 tablespoons |
| Gravy mix packet | 3 tablespoons |
Reader Favorites from the This Old Baker Kitchen
Many readers start with these seasoning blends.
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
- Beef Stew Seasoning
Everyday Kitchen Seasonings
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning Mix
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Vegetable Seasoning Mix
- French Fry Seasoning Mix
- Chili Powder Seasoning
- Sandwich Seasoning
- All-Purpose Seasoning
- Copycat Morton’s Nature’s Seasoning
- Copycat Einstein Bros Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Copycat Dan-O’s Seasoning
Taco Night & Tex-Mex Mixes
- Taco Seasoning
- Fajita Seasoning
- Chili Powder Seasoning
- Enchilada Sauce Mix
- Southwest Chicken Seasoning
- Elote Seasoning
Comfort Food Dinner Seasonings
- Meatloaf Seasoning Mix
- Beef Stew Seasoning
- Stuffing Seasoning Mix
- Copycat McCormick’s Pot Roast Seasoning
- Hamburger Seasoning
- Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat McCormick’s Smash Seasoning
BBQ & Grill Rubs
- Pork Rub Seasoning
- Texas Dry Rub
- South Carolina Mustard Dry Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Brown Sugar BBQ Rub
- Kansas City Rib Rub
- Turkey Seasoning Rub
- Steak Rub
- Copycat Grill mates Burger Seasoning
- Copycat Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Cowboy Butter
- Copycat Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
- Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Burger Blend
Italian & Pasta Seasonings
- Spaghetti Seasoning
- Pizza Seasoning Mix
- Garlic Bread Seasoning Mix
- Garlic Herb Complete Seasoning Mix
Restaurant Copycat Seasonings
- Copycat KFC Seasoning Mix
- Copycat Red Lobster Seafood Seasoning
- Copycat Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
- Copycat Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- Copycat Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
- Copycat Montreal Steak Seasoning
Copycat Kinder’s Seasonings
- Copycat Kinder’s The Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s All-Purpose Seasoning
- Copycat Kinder’s All-Purpose Meat & Veggie Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Steak Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Garlic & Herb
- Copycat Kinder’s Brown Butter Garlic
- Copycat Kinder’s Caramelized Onion Butter
- Copycat Kinder’s Cowboy Butter
- Copycat Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic
- Copycat Kinder’s Hickory Brown Sugar Rub
- Copycat Kinder’s Honey Mustard
- Copycat Kinder’s Honey Chipotle
- Copycat Kinder’s Grilled Chicken
- Copycat Kinder’s Steakhouse Potato
- Copycat Kinder’s Greek Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Fajita Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Butcher’s Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Burger Blend
- Copycat Kinder’s Red Jalapeno Garlic
- Copycat Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse
Specialty Seasonings
- Elote Seasoning Mix
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Popcorn Seasoning Mix
- Dill Pickle Popcorn Seasoning
- Nacho Cheese Popcorn Seasoning
- Cajun Kick Popcorn Seasoning
- BBQ Popcorn Seasoning
- Fish Fry Seasoning
- Hot Honey Seasoning
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Seasoning Mixes
How long do homemade seasoning mixes last?
Most blends stay fresh for 6–12 months when stored in airtight containers.
What container works best?
Small spice jars or mason jars work perfectly.
Can homemade seasoning replace store packets?
Yes. In most recipes 2–3 tablespoons replaces one packet.
Are homemade seasoning mixes cheaper?
Yes. One jar can replace several store packets.
Can seasoning mixes be given as gifts?
Absolutely. Mason jar seasoning mixes make wonderful gifts.
Build Your Homemade Seasoning Pantry
You don’t need to mix sixty seasoning blends at once.
Start with a few jars you use most often and expand your collection over time.
Before long your pantry will contain a shelf of homemade seasoning blends ready to flavor everything from weeknight tacos to backyard barbecue.
And once those jars become part of your cooking routine, those little grocery store seasoning packets may never make it back onto your shopping list again.
💬 Which seasoning do you use the most in your kitchen?
Tell me in the comments — I love hearing how readers use these blends.
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