Everything but the Elote Seasoning Recipe
This Trader Joe's copycat seasoning is easy to make with ingredients you likely already have at home. Use it to add a touch of smoky, sweet spice to protein, vegetables, popcorn, and more!
How to Make the Best Everything but the Elote Seasoning
Everything but the Elote Seasoning
If you’ve ever enjoyed Trader Joe’s Everything but the Elote seasoning, you’ll be thrilled to know it’s incredibly simple to make at home. This vibrant spice blend combines the sweetness of corn flour and cane sugar with smoky paprika and a kick of heat from chipotle pepper powder. The result is a versatile seasoning that elevates everything from street corn to vegetables to snacks.
The beauty of this homemade version is that you can customize it to your taste preferences. Prefer more heat? Add an extra teaspoon of chipotle powder. Want it less spicy? Dial back the chipotle and coriander. Plus, you’ll know exactly what’s going into your seasoning blend with no mystery additives or preservatives.
Once mixed, this seasoning stores beautifully in an airtight container. If you use parmesan powder, it’ll stay fresh at room temperature for months. With grated cheese, keep it in the refrigerator for up to a month. Either way, you’ll have a restaurant-quality seasoning ready whenever you need a flavor boost.
Everything but the Elote Seasoning
This Trader Joe's copycat seasoning is easy to make with ingredients you likely already have at home. Use it to add a touch of smoky, sweet spice to protein, vegetables, popcorn, and more!
Ingredients
Seasoning Mix
Instructions
Seasoning Mix
- Add all the ingredients to a medium size mixing bowl. Whisk together, until spices are completely blended.
- Transfer the spice mix to an air tight container. If using parmesan powder, store at room temperature. If using grated parmesan cheese, store in the fridge for 1 month.
Notes
- This seasoning is perfect for elote (Mexican street corn), popcorn, roasted vegetables, and grilled proteins.
- Parmesan powder works best for longer storage, but grated cheese provides a fresher taste.
- Make a batch and keep it on hand for quick flavor boosts throughout the week.