Food Recipes Taco Seasoning 3.7 (22) Add your rating & review The taco seasoning packets that come with grocery store taco kits are often, unfortunately, filled with more than just spices (some contain MSG). Luckily, it’s easier and way tastier to make your own taco seasoning blend, and ours is salty, sweet, spicy, and a little bit smokey. It tastes just like the taco seasoning you can get at the store, so make a large batch to have on hand. Great for tacos, of course, but think outside the shell: use it to spice up mac and cheese, hamburgers, or even bacon. By Pam Lolley Pam Lolley Pam Lolley has more than 30 years of experience in the culinary industry. She was the owner and operator of a catering and baking company for eight years prior to joining Southern Living Magazine in their test kitchen in 2003. While at Southern Living, Pam developed nine of the iconic Big White Cakes for the Christmas issue along with several desserts, cakes, and pies that have been featured on Southern Living covers through the years. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 20, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Antonis Achilleos Hands On Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 6 tbsp. Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon light brown sugar Directions Stir together all ingredients until combined. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 1 year. Rate it Print