Have you ever wanted to make your own Red Robin-Inspired Seasoning but didn’t know exactly where to start? Well, you have come to the right place!
My family has been using Red Robin Seasoning for years. They sell the seasoning at the restaurant for about $3-4 for the 16 oz. bottle. That’s a pretty good price.
One day when we were snowed in I was exploring the internet trying to find a copycat Red Robin Seasoning recipe. EVERY recipe I found used instant tomato soup mix and no paprika. I don’t have the instant tomato soup. Plus, if you look at the back of the Red Robin Seasoning bottle, it lists paprika as the second ingredient. May be instant tomato soup mix has paprika in it, I don’t know, but I thought I’d try to come up with something on my own. I wanted to make a healthier version that I thought we could prepare for cheaper, that hopefully tastes as good or better.
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*Update 6/30/12-I was able to get my hands on a newer bottle of Red Robin seasoning this week, and it reveals two more ingredients that I didn’t previously have, sage and oregano. Next time I make this recipe, I will add 1 t oregano and 1 t sage.
Imitation Red Robin Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- -1/2 cup paprika
- -1/2 cup salt
- -1/4 cup garlic powder
- -2 T chili powder
- -2 T onion powder
- -1 T basil
- -1 T cumin
- -1 T freshly ground black pepper
- -1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
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Mix and store in a container in cool dry place for 6 months.
The Verdict:
My entire family loves this better than the Red Robin Seasoning. We’ve always added the original to our soups and pot pies, along with my Homemade Red Robin Fries. We still have some real Red Robin Seasoning left over, and when given a choice, my family chooses my recipe over the Red Robin version.
What do you think? There are no added anti-caking agents in the seasoning, so if you don’t eat it right away, you might need to break it up with a knife.
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Christie says
Thanks for this. I have a gluten free kid and most dry soups have some form of gluten in them. This is perfect!
Sonja says
Hi Christie, You are welcome! Thanks for visiting!
Mackenzie says
Our family loves Red Robin. It’s such a kid-friendly place. Thank you for posting on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll be back this week. -Mackenzie http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
Mackenzie says
You’re a Featured Favorite on Saturday Show & Tell this weekend on Cheerios and Lattes! Mackenzie 🙂
Michelle says
We Love Red Robin and especially their seasoning. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday. Have a great day 🙂 Michelle
Rebekah @ Accidentally Wonderful says
Wow! I’m pinning this for sure 🙂
{Adventuresindinner} says
What a great seasoning, especially for bbq season. Thanks so much for sharing at Pin’inspiration Thursday. C:
Sonja says
You are welcome! Thanks for visiting!
Alyssa says
I love the Red Robin seasoning, especially on fries. Thanks for the recipe on how to make it yourself. I would love if you would share this and any other posts at Showcase Your Talent Thursday http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/05/showcase-your-talent-thursday-6.html. I hope to see you there!
The Blessed Cheaper Organic says
I admit, I have never had Red Robin seasoning. It looks delicious! A perfect addition to my chicken recipe marathon.
Sonja says
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy!
Tiffany/MyCrowdedKitchen says
Oooh! Thanks so much for this recipe. We LOVE Red Robbin seasoning. I can’t wait to make this. So happy I dropped in from weekend potluck. If you can make it, I would love to invite you to our Fab Friday link party. Have a great weekend!
Swathi says
Thanks for sharing the seasoning. Sure I am going to try this one. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop.
Sonja says
You are welcome! Let me know how it turns out!
six sisters says
So excited to make this seasoning! YUM! Thanks for linking up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We love having you and hope you’ll be back next week! -The Sisters
Addicted to Recipes says
Thanks for inviting me to check out your recipe! Sounds great, I will have to mix some up and give it a try! Feel free to share it at my link party too! (Scrumptious Sunday) Cheers!
Sonja says
Thanks for visiting, and I’ll have to check out your link party. Thanks for the invite!
Krista@EverydayMom'sMeals says
Thanks for sharing at Church Supper! I love RR seasoning and am very excited to try this. Love seeing new faces at the linky party! Have a blessed week & hope to see you again soon!
Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World says
We like to use this seasoning, also. I’m into trying to make my own seasoning combinations lately- so am looking forward to trying this one.
Sonja says
I hope you love it! Thanks for stopping by!
Jenny says
Ooh, thanks for this recipe. My husband loves Red Robin seasoning but I’m a bit wary of it so this sounds like a great alternative for me to try!
Sonja says
Yes it’s so nice to know and control what is going in your body. Hope you like it!