This blend has been around since the 1950s, but home cooks still love it today.

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But there’s a small catchit can be hard to find.

We think we got fairly close, but there’s perhaps a little magic in the original.

Southern Living Beau Monde Seasoning in a bowl ready to use

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So if you find a bottle, snag it.

There’s hardly a food that isn’t made better with a sprinkle or a dash of this mix.

We think you’ll agree.

Southern Living Beau Monde Seasoning ingredients

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Ingredients

2Tbsp.celery seeds

2Tbsp.granulated onion

2Tbsp.kosher salt

1tsp.granulated sugar

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

Process all ingredients in a spice grinder until finely ground and powdery, about 30 seconds.

(Alternatively, pound and grind using a mortar and pestle, until finely ground and powdery.)

Southern Living Beau Monde Seasoning grinding the seasoning

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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.