Everything But the Elote Seasoning (Trader Joe's Copycat)
This Trader Joe's copycat seasoning recipe offers an alternative homemade version to the popular Trader Joe’s variety for when the real deal is unavailable.
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 142kcal
Equipment
- small Mason jar (to mix and store seasoning)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 ½ tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon corn flour
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon True Lime, crystallized lime (or citric acid)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a lidded container, like a small Mason jar or reuse an old mix container.Note: If you don't plan on using all of the seasoning within a few days, leave the Parmesan out.
- Shake, shake, shake to combine.
Notes
Makes approximately ⅓ cup seasoning, or 5 tablespoons plus 2 ½ teaspoons seasoning (which is ½ a teaspoon shy of 6 tablespoons).
*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
For best results, store the seasoning (sans Parmesan) in a lidded container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months - 1 year. Leave the Parmesan out if making a large batch for storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1513mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2782IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg