Garlic Parmesan Seasoning
Makes About 1/2 cup
A savory garlic-forward seasoning with Parmesan, herbs, and black pepper — perfect for chicken, potatoes, vegetables, and anything that could use a little garlicky, cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Add the garlic powder, Parmesan, parsley, onion powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and optional red pepper flakes to a small bowl and stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer to an airtight spice jar or container.
- For chicken, lightly coat with olive oil and season evenly before grilling, baking, or cooking on the griddle.
- For potatoes and vegetables, toss with olive oil and seasoning before roasting, grilling, or cooking on the Blackstone.
- For an extra Parmesan finish, sprinkle a small amount of freshly grated Parmesan over the food immediately after cooking.
Notes & Tips
- This seasoning is especially good anywhere garlic, Parmesan, and a little olive oil already sound like a good combination.
- For chicken, use approximately 1 tablespoon of seasoning per pound and lightly coat the meat with olive oil before seasoning.
- For vegetables, start with approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound, toss with olive oil, and add more to taste after cooking.
- This is an excellent choice for broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, cabbage, and peppers cooked on the grill, Blackstone, or in cast iron.
- For smashed potatoes, brush or drizzle the potatoes with olive oil or melted butter, season generously, then cook until crisp. Finish with additional Parmesan while hot.
- Parmesan can brown quickly over very high direct heat. When cooking over intense heat, use a lighter coating during cooking and add additional seasoning or fresh Parmesan as a finishing touch.
- For a richer garlic-Parmesan finish, combine 1 tablespoon of this seasoning with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and brush or toss with the cooked food.
- The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle background heat and work especially well with chicken, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes.