Garlic Parmesan Seasoning – Perfect for Breadsticks

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Updated Jun 02, 2025

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Discover how to make the perfect homemade Garlic Parmesan Seasoning with this simple recipe. This versatile blend combines rich parmesan and aromatic garlic for an explosion of flavor that elevates everything from breadsticks to pasta dishes!

A glass jar filled with garlic parmesan seasoning, showing a blend of fine crumbs and green herbs, placed on a light-colored surface with a soft, blurred background.

🧄 The beauty of homemade seasonings is that you control the ingredients. Love garlic? Add more. Prefer less salt? Simply reduce it. This recipe serves as a perfect base that you can adjust to suit your personal preferences.

My 2 Best Tips For Making Garlic Parmesan Seasoning
Garlic Parmesan Seasoning Recipe
How To Make Garlic Parmesan Seasoning
Recipe FAQs
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My 2 Best Tips For Making Garlic Parmesan Seasoning

Use Garlic Powder: For this seasoning blend, garlic powder works best because it has a longer shelf life and distributes evenly throughout the mixture. Fresh garlic contains moisture that can cause the seasoning to clump and potentially spoil faster.

Dried Parmesan: The shelf-stable powdered parmesan cheese in the green canisters works perfectly for this recipe. However, you can use freshly grated that you have dried or dehydrated. Just make sure it’s very finely grated and completely dry before mixing with the other ingredients.

🩷 Melissa

This garlic parmesan seasoning goes beyond just breadsticks! Sprinkle it on popcorn, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, pasta, or pizza for an instant flavor upgrade. One batch can transform dozens of different meals.

Ways I enjoy using this tasty seasoning:

On top of breadsticks and other breads for garlic bread
For seasoning chicken cuts – breasts, legs, wings, whole chickens for roasting
Sprinkled on popcorn for a super yummy movie night
For a creamy sauce for pasta
On potato wedges or homemade fries for a seasoned potato side

A baking sheet with several golden-brown, twisted breadsticks sprinkled with garlic parmesan seasoning, resting on a blue cloth on a wooden surface. A jar with a red brush and seasoning is nearby.

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Garlic Parmesan Seasoning

By: Melissa Griffiths

Prep: 5

Total: 5

Servings: cups

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Ingredients

▢ 1 cup powdered Parmesan cheese
▢ 4 tablespoons garlic powder
▢ 2 tablespoons kosher salt
▢ 2 tablespoons dried parsley
▢ 2 tablespoons dried basil
▢ 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
▢ 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined.
Alternatively, add everything to a mason jar, seal with a lid, and shake until thoroughly mixed.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or jar.

Notes

To Use As Breadstick Topping: When your breadsticks come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the garlic cheese topping. Serve warm and enjoy!

Other Uses For Garlic Parmesan Seasoning: This versatile seasoning is delicious on

pasta
roasted potatoes
grilled vegetables
chicken
fish
popcorn
homemade pizza
garlic bread
french fries
scrambled eggs
avocado toast
and even salads.
You can also mix it into softened butter to create a compound butter for steaks or corn on the cob.

Pulse in a Food Processor: For the most evenly distributed seasoning, give all ingredients a quick pulse in a food processor. This ensures the herbs are broken down to a similar size and the flavors blend perfectly.

Toast Your Herbs First: For a more robust flavor profile, lightly toast the dried herbs in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes before mixing. This awakens the essential oils in the herbs, intensifying their aroma and taste.

Consider Salt Content: The powdered parmesan already contains some salt, so if you’re watching sodium intake, you may want to reduce or omit the added salt. You can always add more to taste when using the seasoning.

Create Variations: Customize your blend by adding 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for heat, 1 tablespoon of onion powder for additional depth, or 1 teaspoon of lemon zest (dried) for brightness. Each variation creates a slightly different flavor profile for different applications.

Use the Mason Jar Method: The mason jar mixing method isn’t just convenient—it’s also perfect for storage. Choose a jar with a shaker lid for easy application, or repurpose an empty spice container with a sprinkle top.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 7874mg, Potassium: 470mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 543IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 605mg, Iron: 6mg

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How To Make Garlic Parmesan Seasoning

A white tray holds six small white bowls filled with various dried herbs and powders, arranged neatly on a light-colored surface.

Step 1: Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined.

A glass mason jar filled with layers of dry ingredients, including a white powdery substance on the bottom, a light brown layer in the middle, and a green herb layer on top, set against a light background.

Step 2: Alternatively, add everything to a mason jar.

A glass jar filled with a coarse, mixed seasoning blend containing green and beige specks, viewed from above on a light, blurred surface.

Step 3: Seal with a lid and shake until thoroughly mixed. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or jar.

A baking tray filled with freshly baked twisted breadsticks, sprinkled with herbs and grated cheese, resting on a parchment-lined surface.

To Use As Breadstick Topping: When your breadsticks come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the garlic cheese topping. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

How long does homemade garlic parmesan seasoning last?

When stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this garlic parmesan seasoning will maintain optimal freshness for 3-4 months. The powdered parmesan cheese requires refrigeration to prevent spoilage, so don’t store this blend in your spice cabinet.

Can I use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder?

For this seasoning blend, garlic powder works best because it has a longer shelf life and distributes evenly throughout the mixture. Fresh garlic contains moisture that can cause the seasoning to clump and potentially spoil faster. If you prefer the taste of fresh garlic, consider adding it separately when cooking with this seasoning.

What type of parmesan cheese works best for this seasoning?

The shelf-stable powdered parmesan cheese in the green canisters works perfectly for this recipe. However, you can use freshly grated that you have dried or dehydrated. Just make sure it’s very finely grated and completely dry before mixing with the other ingredients.