Ultimate Pizza Herb Blend

Craving that iconic pizza flavor beyond just your slices? This incredible Homemade Pizza Seasoning is your secret weapon! Inspired by the much-loved, but now discontinued, Trader Joe’s Pizza Sprinkle Seasoning Blend, this copycat recipe brings authentic Italian-American pizza taste right into your kitchen. In just 5 minutes, you can whip up a batch of this versatile spice blend, ready to transform everything from your favorite pizza to unexpected snacks like popcorn, scrambled eggs, or crispy french fries. Say goodbye to bland meals and hello to a burst of savory, herby goodness that lasts up to 6 months in your pantry.

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A delicious bowl of homemade pizza seasoning, ready to sprinkle on your favorite dishes.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Homemade Pizza Seasoning

For a fleeting period, Trader Joe’s graced us with their famous Pizza Sprinkle Seasoning Blend. It was a cult favorite, cherished by many not just for enhancing pizza, but for imparting that irresistible pizza flavor to almost anything imaginable. Many lamented its disappearance from shelves, but fear not! This meticulously crafted copycat recipe brings back all the magic, allowing you to recreate that beloved blend at home with simple, readily available ingredients. It’s more than just a seasoning; it’s a flavor passport to a world of culinary creativity.

What truly sets this homemade pizza seasoning apart from a traditional Italian seasoning blend? While both share a foundation of aromatic herbs like garlic, onion, and oregano, our pizza seasoning includes a secret ingredient that makes all the difference: tomato powder. This ingenious addition is a game-changer. It infuses the blend with the tangy, sweet, and umami notes of cooked tomatoes, delivering a more complete and authentic “pizza flavor” experience that goes beyond mere herbs. Without it, you have a fantastic Italian herb mix perfect for seasoning pizza. With it, you unlock the ability to transform everyday foods into delightful pizza-flavored treats, from savory roasted vegetables and crispy french fries to fluffy popcorn, making every bite reminiscent of your favorite slice.

Whether your culinary goal is to simply elevate your homemade pizza sauce or crust, or to infuse every bite of a snack with that distinctive pizza taste, this versatile recipe offers unparalleled flexibility. You can choose to make the spice blend without tomato powder for a classic Italian pizza enhancer, or include it to unlock its full potential as a versatile “pizza flavor creator.” Either way, you’re in for a treat that will quickly become a kitchen essential. Here’s why this DIY pizza seasoning will become a cherished staple in your pantry:

  1. Effortlessly Simple & Quick to Make: Forget complicated steps or lengthy preparations. This ultimate pizza seasoning blend comes together in under 5 minutes. Just measure your ingredients, mix them thoroughly, and you’re done! It’s the perfect quick DIY project for busy weeknights or a fun weekend activity, ensuring you always have fresh, vibrant flavor on hand.
  2. Unleash a World of Pizza-Flavored Delights: This isn’t just for pizza anymore! Imagine sinking your teeth into a pizza-flavored grilled cheese, starting your day with savory scrambled eggs infused with a zesty kick, or even adding a unique twist to your morning avocado toast. This remarkably versatile spice blend opens up a universe of culinary possibilities, making ordinary meals and snacks extraordinary and exciting.
  3. Long-Lasting Pantry Essential: Once prepared, this homemade spice blend can be stored in an airtight container in your pantry for up to 6 months. This means you’ll always have that incredible, authentic pizza flavor within arm’s reach, ready to sprinkle a little magic into any dish whenever the craving strikes, without worrying about it losing its potency.
  4. Cost-Effective & Fully Customizable: Making your own seasoning blends is significantly more economical than buying pre-made versions, especially specialty ones like the Trader Joe’s copycat. Plus, you gain complete control over the ingredients, allowing you to adjust quantities to suit your personal taste preferences or specific dietary needs. Want more garlic? Less salt? A fiery kick of red pepper flakes? You’re the chef, and the possibilities are endless!
  5. Fresher & More Flavorful: Unlike many store-bought mixes that can sit on shelves for extended periods, your homemade blend uses fresh dried herbs and spices, ensuring a more potent, aromatic, and genuinely flavorful seasoning that elevates every dish it touches.
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All the essential dried herbs and spices meticulously laid out for crafting your perfect pizza seasoning blend.

Key Ingredients for Crafting the Best Pizza Seasoning Blend

Crafting the perfect homemade pizza seasoning starts with selecting the right high-quality dried herbs and spices. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in building the complex, savory, and aromatic profile that defines authentic pizza flavor. Below, we delve into each essential component, explaining its unique contribution to the overall blend and offering helpful insights and substitution tips. For precise ingredient measurements, please refer to the complete recipe card found at the very end of this article.

  • Dried Oregano: This robust, earthy, and slightly peppery herb is undeniably the cornerstone of any great pizza seasoning. It’s the quintessential Italian-American pizza herb, providing the foundational savory notes that immediately evoke the taste of pizza. Its pungent, warm aroma is often the first thing you associate with a freshly baked pie, and it’s frequently sprinkled generously on pizzas after baking for an unmistakable finish.
  • Dried Basil: Perfectly complementing the strong character of oregano, dried basil offers a sweeter, more aromatic quality with underlying hints of savory depth and a subtle peppery finish. It adds a crucial layer of brightness and complexity to the overall blend, echoing the fresh basil often found on classic Margherita pizzas and balancing the more intense flavors.
  • Granulated Garlic (or Garlic Powder): Garlic is an absolutely non-negotiable ingredient for that authentic pizza zest and pungent aroma. While garlic powder is incredibly finely ground, granulated garlic has a slightly coarser, more granular texture. I personally prefer granulated garlic because its larger particles are significantly less prone to clumping over time, ensuring a free-flowing, easy-to-use spice blend. If using garlic powder, measure carefully as it can be more potent by volume.
  • Granulated Onion (or Onion Powder): Similar to garlic, onion brings a fundamental savory sweetness and depth to the mix, contributing to the overall umami. Granulated onion is preferred for the same reason as granulated garlic – it resists clumping better than the finer onion powder, which can absorb moisture easily. Both forms, however, offer concentrated onion flavor that disperses beautifully throughout the seasoning.
  • Sea Salt: An absolutely essential component, sea salt is crucial for enhancing and amplifying all the other delicate and bold flavors in the blend. Using a fine-grain sea salt ensures even distribution throughout the mixture. You can always adjust the quantity to your dietary preferences, but remember that salt is key to bringing out the absolute best in the herbs and spices.
  • Black Pepper: Freshly ground black pepper adds a subtle, invigorating warmth and a touch of piquant spice that brightens the entire blend. It’s a classic companion to Italian herbs and perfectly balances the richer, more herbaceous notes, adding a pleasant background zing.
  • Dried Parsley: Even in its dried form, parsley contributes a fresh, slightly bitter, and distinctly herbaceous note. It adds a subtle but important layer of complexity and a vibrant green visual appeal to the mix, preventing the blend from tasting flat and adding a hint of garden freshness.
  • Paprika: This vibrant spice adds a hint of mild sweetness, a lovely reddish hue, and a subtle earthy warmth to the seasoning. It enhances both the visual appeal of the blend and adds another dimension of flavor without overpowering the other, more dominant herbs. For a slightly smoky nuance, you could opt for smoked paprika.
  • Tomato Powder (Optional but Highly Recommended for the Copycat Experience): This is truly the magic ingredient that elevates a great herb blend into a genuinely “pizza-flavored” seasoning, especially if you’re aiming for that authentic Trader Joe’s copycat experience. Tomato powder masterfully captures the essence of sun-ripened tomatoes, adding a concentrated, tangy, slightly sweet, and deep umami depth that brings the taste of pizza sauce into the mix. While not always stocked in standard grocery stores, it’s easily found and inexpensive to order online. If your primary use is simply seasoning a traditional pizza crust or sauce, you can certainly omit it. However, for that authentic “pizza sprinkle” versatility to flavor snacks and other dishes, it’s an absolute must-have.

Optional Additions for Customization: For those who love a bit of heat and a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to your blend. Start with ½ to 1 teaspoon and adjust to your preferred spice level. A pinch of crushed fennel seeds can also be incorporated to add a subtle anisy note, reminiscent of Italian sausage, while a touch of nutritional yeast can provide a cheesy, savory, umami depth, particularly excellent for vegan applications or to boost cheesiness without dairy.

Simple Instructions for Making Your Homemade Pizza Seasoning Blend

Preparing this incredibly flavorful homemade pizza seasoning couldn’t be easier. With just two straightforward steps, you’ll have a fresh, aromatic batch ready to elevate your culinary creations and bring that coveted pizza taste to countless dishes in mere minutes.

  1. Combine All Ingredients Thoroughly: In a small, clean mixing bowl, simply measure and combine all the specified dried herbs and spices: dried oregano, dried basil, granulated garlic, granulated onion, sea salt, black pepper, dried parsley, paprika, and the optional tomato powder (if you’re aiming for the full Trader Joe’s copycat pizza flavor). Use a spoon or a small whisk to mix them thoroughly and patiently until all the individual spices are evenly distributed and a uniform, well-integrated blend is achieved. This ensures consistent flavor in every sprinkle.
  2. Store Properly for Lasting Freshness: Once your pizza seasoning blend is perfectly mixed, transfer it into an airtight container. A small glass jar, such as an 8-ounce mason jar, is an ideal choice for keeping the blend fresh, preventing moisture absorption, and ensuring it remains easily accessible. Store the sealed container in a cool, dark place, such as your pantry or a dedicated spice cabinet, away from direct sunlight and heat, which can degrade the spices’ potency. When stored correctly, your homemade pizza seasoning will maintain its vibrant potency and delicious flavor for up to 6 months. If you decide to double or triple the recipe to ensure you always have a generous supply, simply opt for a larger pint-sized (16-ounce) mason jar or multiple smaller jars to accommodate the increased volume.

That’s truly it! In a mere 5 minutes, you’ve effortlessly created a vibrant, intensely flavorful homemade pizza seasoning blend that is not only far superior to most store-bought options but also perfectly mimics the beloved and highly sought-after Trader Joe’s version. Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey filled with an array of delicious, pizza-flavored meals and snacks that will undoubtedly impress your family and friends!

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This versatile pizza seasoning is perfect for making irresistible pizza-flavored grilled cheese sandwiches, among countless other mouth-watering delights.

Creative & Delicious Ways to Use Your Homemade Pizza Seasoning

The true beauty and appeal of this homemade pizza seasoning lie in its incredible versatility. Whether you’ve opted for the version with tomato powder (for that full, authentic pizza flavor) or without (for a pure, herbaceous Italian blend), it possesses the power to transform countless dishes, elevating them from ordinary to extraordinary. Here are some of our absolute favorite and most creative ways to incorporate this delicious and aromatic spice mix into your everyday cooking:

Enhancing Your Pizza to Gourmet Levels

  • Seasoning Homemade or Store-Bought Pizza Sauce: Elevate any pizza sauce, whether it’s a quick store-bought jar or a lovingly crafted homemade version, by stirring in this flavorful blend. A great starting point is adding 1 tablespoon of pizza seasoning to every 12 ounces of pizza or plain tomato sauce. This infusion will deepen the savory notes, add a complex herbaceousness, and bring a more robust, authentic Italian flavor directly to your pizza base.
  • Flavoring Pizza Dough for an Extra Dimension: For an additional layer of unparalleled taste and aroma, generously sprinkle your homemade pizza seasoning evenly over your stretched-out pizza dough before you add any sauce, cheese, or other toppings. The herbs will bake directly into the crust, creating an aromatic, crispy, and flavorful foundation that makes every bite of your crust enjoyable. It’s particularly fantastic when used on recipes like this Pan Pizza for your next homemade pizza night.
  • Finishing a Cooked Pizza for a Gourmet Touch: Give any pizza—whether it’s a meticulously homemade creation or a quick, convenient store-bought option—a sophisticated, gourmet finish by sprinkling a dash of this seasoning over it immediately after it comes out of the hot oven. The residual warmth of the pizza will gently release the aromatic oils of the spices, ensuring every single slice is bursting with fresh, vibrant, and irresistible flavor.

Transforming Everyday Foods into Pizza-Flavored Sensations

This is where the optional (but highly recommended for the copycat experience) tomato powder truly shines, allowing you to effortlessly create delightful pizza-flavored snacks and meals that will surprise and please your palate. Imagine infusing that beloved, familiar taste into a wide variety of unexpected dishes:

  • Addicting Snacks: Sprinkle it generously over freshly popped popcorn for a savory, zesty, and utterly addictive movie night treat. Alternatively, dust it onto crispy french fries straight out of the fryer (or oven) for an unforgettable, flavor-packed side dish that will disappear quickly.
  • Elevated Breakfast & Brunch: Stir a teaspoon or two directly into your scrambled eggs or an omelet mixture for a zesty, herbaceous, and incredibly satisfying morning meal. Even a simple slice of creamy avocado toast can be surprisingly elevated with a generous sprinkle, adding an unexpected depth of savory flavor.
  • Irresistible Roasted Vegetables: Toss it generously with your favorite roasted vegetables such as broccoli florets, zucchini slices, bell pepper strips, or cauliflower before roasting. The seasoning will caramelize beautifully in the oven, creating a savory, herby crust that makes even the most reluctant vegetable eaters find their veggies utterly irresistible.
  • Dynamic Pasta Dishes: Integrate this versatile pizza spice mix into various pasta recipes to infuse them with a comforting Italian-American essence. It would be an outstanding and natural addition to this Pizza Baked Spaghetti, or simply mixed into a quick weeknight marinara sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
  • Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Sandwiches: Use this seasoning as the star ingredient to make the tantalizing pizza grilled cheese (pictured above), where it adds flavor directly to the cheese and the toasted bread. You can also mix it into a mayonnaise or cream cheese spread for unique, pizza-inspired sandwiches and wraps.
  • Flavorful Dips & Spreads: Stir a teaspoon or two of the seasoning into plain cream cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, or homemade hummus for an instant pizza-flavored dip that is perfect for serving with crackers, pita bread, or a colorful array of fresh vegetables.
  • Quick & Easy Meat & Poultry Rubs: Use it as a vibrant dry rub for chicken breasts, pork chops, or even firm white fish before grilling, baking, or pan-searing. It creates an Italian-inspired meal with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
  • Homemade Breadsticks & Focaccia: Sprinkle it over buttered breadsticks before baking, or knead it into focaccia dough for a wonderfully aromatic and flavorful bread experience.

You can also use this dynamic seasoning to take classic recipes like Pepperoni Pizza Rolls or Pizza Dip to an entirely new and exciting level. Simply substitute this homemade pizza seasoning blend wherever traditional Italian seasoning is called for in those recipes, and prepare yourself and your guests for an explosion of authentic, satisfying pizza flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more.

How to Make Irresistible Pizza Garlic Bread

Elevate your garlic bread experience with a special touch of this incredible homemade pizza seasoning. It’s a simple yet brilliant addition that delivers an unparalleled burst of savory, cheesy, and herbaceous flavor, transforming a classic side into something truly extraordinary. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create the best pizza garlic bread your taste buds will ever encounter:

  1. Prepare the Bread: Begin by carefully slicing a fresh, crusty loaf of Italian bread or a robust French baguette completely in half lengthwise, right through the middle. This creates two long, flat surfaces perfect for absorbing all that delicious flavor.
  2. Craft the Flavorful Spread: In a small, clean bowl, combine ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 2 generous tablespoons of your homemade pizza seasoning. Use a fork or a small whisk to mix these ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and form a smooth, fragrant spread. This creates a rich, herby, cheesy, and garlicky mixture that will infuse your bread with amazing pizza-like flavor from the inside out. Spread this delectable mixture evenly and generously over the entire cut surface of each bread half, ensuring good coverage.
  3. Broil to Golden Perfection: Place the seasoned bread halves, butter-side facing vigorously up, on a sturdy baking sheet. Position the baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven and set the broiler to a high setting. Broil for approximately 2-3 minutes, but it is absolutely crucial to keep a very close and vigilant eye on it, as broilers can quickly go from perfectly golden to burnt. You’re looking for the butter to be bubbling and melting, the Parmesan to be lightly toasted and nutty, and the edges of the bread to be beautifully golden brown and slightly crisp.

Serve your homemade pizza garlic bread immediately, while it’s still warm and fragrant, as a delectable side dish for comforting pasta dinners, hearty soups, or alongside your favorite homemade or takeout pizza for an extra dose of garlicky, pizza-infused goodness. This simple yet effective enhancement is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser and a new family favorite!

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The distinct, high-quality spices, thoughtfully separated in a bowl with a spoon, showcasing the fresh ingredients destined for this exceptional pizza seasoning recipe.

Essential Tips for Achieving the Perfect Homemade Pizza Seasoning

Crafting a batch of homemade pizza seasoning that boasts superior flavor and excellent longevity is remarkably easy when you adhere to a few simple yet crucial tips. These guidelines will ensure your blend is always fresh, potent, and ready to infuse your dishes with incredible taste.

  • Prioritize Fresh Spices: The quality and freshness of your dried herbs and spices directly and profoundly impact the overall flavor and aroma of your homemade blend. Always make sure your ingredients are relatively fresh and haven’t been languishing in your pantry for years, as old spices rapidly lose their potency, vibrant color, and enticing aroma. A good rule of thumb is to replace dried herbs every 1-3 years and ground spices every 2-4 years.
  • Master Proper Storage Techniques: To protect the delicate volatile oils and flavors of your seasoning, always keep your finished blend in an airtight container. Glass jars, such as mason jars, are ideal as they don’t absorb or impart flavors. Store the container in a cool, dark place, such as your pantry or a dedicated spice cabinet, safely away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture. These elements are the arch-nemeses of spice freshness.
  • Adopt a Labeling and Dating Habit: To ensure you’re always using your seasoning at its peak freshness, make it a habit to label your container clearly with the name of the seasoning blend (“Homemade Pizza Seasoning”) and the exact date it was made. While this blend can last impressively for up to 6 months when stored correctly, using it within 3-4 months ensures you experience its maximum potency and vibrant flavor profile.
  • Embrace Personal Taste Customization: This recipe serves as a fantastic, well-balanced starting point, but do not hesitate to make it your own! Cooking is an art, and personal preference plays a huge role. Do you have an undeniable love for garlic? Feel free to add a little more granulated garlic. Prefer a less pronounced salty taste? Simply reduce the amount of sea salt. Craving a smoky undertone? A small pinch of smoked paprika can work absolute wonders in enhancing the depth of flavor.
  • Consider Finer Grinding (for certain herbs): While most of the ingredients specified here are already in a ground or granulated form, if you happen to be using whole dried herbs like oregano or basil, a quick pulse in a dedicated spice grinder (or even a clean coffee grinder used solely for spices) can help to release more of their aromatic oils and create a finer, more uniform blend. For dried flaky herbs, hand-crushing them slightly between your palms just before adding them to the mix also helps to awaken and release their hidden aromatics and flavors.
  • Infuse an Optional Spicy Kick: If you and your family enjoy a bit of heat and a vibrant spicy kick in your food, feel free to mix in some red pepper flakes. Start with a conservative amount, perhaps ½ to 1 teaspoon, and then taste the blend. You can always add more incrementally until you reach your desired level of delightful warmth and spice.

By diligently following these comprehensive tips, you’ll consistently create a vibrant, intensely flavorful, and long-lasting homemade pizza seasoning that will undoubtedly become a cherished, go-to staple in your kitchen, inspiring countless delicious culinary adventures!

More Homemade Seasoning Blends to Stock Your Pantry and Elevate Every Meal

Once you discover the unparalleled ease, superior flavor, and incredible cost-effectiveness of crafting your own homemade spice mixes, you’ll likely never want to go back to buying generic, often stale, store-bought versions! Expand your culinary repertoire and infuse every meal with bespoke flavor by stocking your pantry with these other fantastic and incredibly versatile seasoning recipes:

Meatloaf Seasoning
Fry Seasoning
Montreal Steak Seasoning
Chicken Wing Seasoning

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Pizza Seasoning

We’ve gathered some of the most common questions about homemade pizza seasoning to help you get the most out of this incredible blend:

  • What is the main difference between Pizza Seasoning and Italian Seasoning?

    The primary distinguishing factor is the inclusion of tomato powder in pizza seasoning. Traditional Italian seasoning is a blend of herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram, sometimes with garlic and onion. Pizza seasoning takes these classic Italian herbs and adds tomato powder, which provides a sweet, tangy, and umami depth, giving it that characteristic “pizza flavor” profile beyond just a generic herb mix. This addition makes pizza seasoning more versatile for replicating the full flavor of pizza in various dishes.

  • Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried ones for this recipe?

    While fresh herbs are wonderful in many dishes, for a dried seasoning blend like this, it’s best to stick with dried herbs. Dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor and have a much longer shelf life. Fresh herbs contain water and would need to be thoroughly dried before blending, which is a much more involved process. If you want to use fresh herbs on your pizza, add them fresh at the end of cooking for brightness, but use dried herbs for the seasoning blend itself.

  • Is tomato powder essential for this pizza seasoning?

    Tomato powder is optional but highly recommended, especially if you want to create the Trader Joe’s copycat “Pizza Sprinkle” experience and use the seasoning to make other foods taste like pizza. It’s the ingredient that truly adds the tangy, umami essence of pizza sauce. If you intend to use the blend primarily as a general Italian herb seasoning for actual pizzas or pasta sauces, you can omit the tomato powder. However, for a complete “pizza flavor,” it’s a game-changer.

  • How long will my homemade pizza seasoning last?

    When stored correctly in an airtight container in a cool, dark place (like a pantry or spice cabinet), your homemade pizza seasoning will maintain its potency and flavor for up to 6 months. While it might still be safe to use beyond that, its aromatic compounds will gradually diminish over time, leading to a less vibrant flavor.

  • Can I make this pizza seasoning spicier?

    Absolutely! If you enjoy a kick of heat, you can easily add red pepper flakes to the blend. Start with ½ to 1 teaspoon and mix it in with the other ingredients. Taste it (a tiny pinch on your tongue or mixed into a bit of warm olive oil) and add more red pepper flakes if you desire an even spicier blend. You can also include a touch of ground cayenne pepper for a different kind of heat.

  • Is this pizza seasoning gluten-free and vegan?

    Yes, typically this homemade pizza seasoning blend is both gluten-free and vegan, assuming all your individual dried herbs and spices are pure and unadulterated. Most dried herbs and spices are naturally gluten-free and plant-based. Always check the labels of your specific spice brands to ensure there are no hidden additives or cross-contamination concerns if you have severe allergies or dietary restrictions.

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Homemade Pizza Seasoning

Elevate your meals with this incredibly easy 5-minute homemade pizza seasoning! A perfect Trader Joe’s copycat blend, ideal for enhancing pizza flavor or adding a delicious pizza twist to popcorn, eggs, fries, and more. Store this versatile spice mix in your pantry for up to 6 months and always have that irresistible pizza taste at your fingertips.

Servings: Approximately 15 tablespoons

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Author: Whitney Bond

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion (or onion powder)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons tomato powder (optional, but highly recommended for a true copycat pizza flavor)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

Instructions

  1. Combine All Ingredients: In a small bowl, measure and combine all the dried oregano, basil, granulated garlic, granulated onion, paprika, dried parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and the optional tomato powder (if using). Use a spoon or whisk to mix them thoroughly until all the spices are evenly distributed and a uniform blend is achieved.
  2. Store for Freshness: Transfer the freshly mixed pizza seasoning into a clean, airtight container. An 8-ounce mason jar is ideal for optimal storage. Store the container in a cool, dark place, such as your pantry or a spice cabinet. When stored correctly, your homemade pizza seasoning will maintain its potency and flavor for up to 6 months.

Recipe Notes

  • For a perfect Trader Joe’s copycat recipe that creates truly pizza-flavored snacks and meals, it is highly recommended to include the optional tomato powder.
  • If you simply wish to season traditional pizza, you can either include or omit the tomato powder based on your personal preference for a more herbaceous or a more tomato-infused flavor profile.
  • To add a delightful spicy kick to your seasoning blend, consider mixing in 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or more, adjusted to your desired level of heat).

Nutrition Facts (per serving – approx. 1 tbsp of seasoning blend)

  • Calories: 10 kcal (1% Daily Value)
  • Carbohydrates: 2g (1% DV)
  • Protein: 0.5g (1% DV)
  • Fat: 0.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.05g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g
  • Sodium: 312mg (13% DV)
  • Potassium: 56mg (2% DV)
  • Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
  • Sugar: 0.2g
  • Vitamin A: 258mg (5% DV)
  • Vitamin C: 0.2mg
  • Calcium: 38mg (4% DV)
  • Iron: 1mg (6% DV)

Nutrition values are approximate estimates based on standard ingredient data. Actual nutritional content may vary based on specific brands, preparation methods, and ingredient adjustments.

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