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Roasted Potatoes and Dry Onion Soup Mix Substitute

April 8, 2010 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

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dry onion soup mix substitute recipe

I love, love, love roasted potatoes made with onion soup mix. The problem is store bought onion soup mix contains gluten.  I had to give up my beloved roasted potatoes until I started exploring the possibilities of making substitutes for some of my favorite items from scratch.

I actually have come to enjoy making my own convenience mixes at home. I make a month’s worth at a time which cuts down on prep time on busy nights. And in addition to being healthier, they are much less expensive than buying commercially prepared items. Below the soup mix recipe, I give directions for how to use the mix to make roasted potatoes, which is incredibly easy!

Dry Onion Soup Mix Substitute
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
This makes the equivalent of one packet of dry onion soup mix
Author: Alea
Ingredients
  • 8 teaspoons dried onion flakes
  • 1½ teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
  1. Mix ingredients well. Use as the recipe calls for or store in an air tight container for up to 6 months.
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Once I have made dry onion soup mix, I can make Roasted Potatoes:

 

Roasted Potatoes using Dry Onion Soup Mix Substitute
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
Author: Alea
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of potatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 3 T. water
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine oil, water, and onion soup mix. Add chopped potatoes and stir until well coated.
  2. Place potatoes in a 13 x 9 baking pan and cook at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Notes
If you are using the oven to cook other items, you can increase the baking time, and cook these along with the other dish. They take 50 – 60 minutes to cook at 350 degrees.
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More Homemade Spice Mix Recipes:

  • Poultry Seasoning Mix
  • Herbs de Provence
  • Chipotle Seasoning Mix
  • Seasoned Salt (or Herbamare Substitute)
  • Italian Seasoning Mix
  • Taco Seasoning Mix
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Do you have any favorite “convenience” foods?  Do you make your own spice packets ahead of time, rely on store bought seasoning packets, or cook from scratch each time?

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Vicki Clement says

    June 24, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    I don’t want the extra calories from the oil. Can I just use water only?

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  2. Jim Brickett says

    September 25, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    This looks awesome!! I can’t wait to try it!! I like using onion soup mix in things but it is always too salty. I use it in burgers and this will be great on taters and burgers – thanks!!

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  3. Jenny says

    April 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I have issues with the MSG and high sodium content in the pre-packaged stuff. I have been looking for a good sub and this one seems to fit the bill. Thanks!

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  4. tamilyn says

    April 10, 2010 at 4:31 am

    These are one of my favorite ways to have spuds-yum! I'll have to try making it myself-save money and I will always have it on hand too.

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  5. Julie says

    April 10, 2010 at 3:19 am

    Thanks for this recipe!! I use onion soup mix for so many things. Can't wait to try this!

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  6. Kathleen says

    April 9, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    I love that you made your own onion soup mix. Heaven only knows whats in the original!!!

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  7. Red Couch Recipes says

    April 9, 2010 at 3:06 am

    I have made the lipton kind of roasted potatoes on numerous occasions and I love them. I think I will try your dried onion mix…what a great idea! Joni

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  8. Lynn says

    April 9, 2010 at 2:44 am

    This sounds good! Another bonus about mixing our own, it helps use up spices so they don't get old.

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  9. Pinky says

    April 9, 2010 at 2:39 am

    I am so happy you shared this as I have found so many premade things to be WAAAAY too salty! I will definitly try this, it sounds wonderful!!!! XO, Pinky

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  10. Rebecca says

    April 8, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Amazing how little is in those packets, which we can put together ourselves with a bit of ingenuity.

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  11. Sheila says

    April 8, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    I love your substitution recipes. I have problems with some store bought mixes and things too. I can't wait to try this recipe–we love roasted potatoes too. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Janine says

    April 8, 2010 at 10:25 am

    I never got to make my leg of lamb on Easter, so I'm making it tonight (with homemade mint jelly..yum!) and was looking for a different potato side dish…I'll give this one a try! Looks good!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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