10 Unexpected Ways to Use Kinder's Seasonings (Beyond Grilling)
Think Kinder's is only for grilling? Think again. From breakfast eggs to movie night popcorn, here are 10 creative ways to use your favorite seasonings that have nothing to do with firing up the grill.
Most people discover Kinder's seasonings through grilling. They pick up a bottle of Buttery Steakhouse for a weekend cookout, fall in love with the flavor, and before long they have a shelf full of Kinder's products. But here is the thing: confining these seasonings to the grill is like buying a sports car and only driving it to the grocery store. You are missing out on ninety percent of the potential.
Kinder's seasonings are formulated with high-quality ingredients that work in virtually any cooking application. We have spent months testing creative, non-grilling uses for the most popular Kinder's products, and here are our ten favorites that will change how you think about seasoning.
1. Buttery Steakhouse Popcorn
This might be the single best non-grilling use for any Kinder's product. Pop your popcorn using your preferred method -- stovetop, air popper, or microwave. While it is still hot, drizzle with melted butter, then shake on a generous amount of Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
The butter powder in the seasoning amplifies the melted butter, while the garlic, onion, and spice blend creates a savory popcorn that tastes like it came from a gourmet snack shop. This is not movie theater popcorn. This is better. The flavor is rich, complex, and genuinely addictive. Once you try Buttery Steakhouse popcorn, regular salt-and-butter popcorn will feel incomplete.
Try this for your next movie night or game day. Everyone who tries it immediately asks what seasoning you used.
2. Woodfired Garlic Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs are the ultimate blank canvas, and Kinder's Woodfired Garlic transforms them from basic breakfast to restaurant-quality morning fuel. Whisk your eggs, cook them low and slow in butter until they are just barely set, then sprinkle Woodfired Garlic generously on top.
The smoky roasted garlic flavor permeates through the creamy eggs, adding a depth that garlic salt or garlic powder simply cannot match. The smoke element makes the eggs taste like they were cooked over a campfire, even though they came from a nonstick pan on your stovetop.
This also works beautifully on fried eggs, omelets, and egg sandwiches. If you eat eggs regularly, keeping a bottle of Woodfired Garlic next to the stove will become second nature.
3. The Blend on Avocado Toast
Avocado toast has become a breakfast and lunch staple, but most people just sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and maybe some red pepper flakes. Kinder's The Blend takes it to another level. The salt-pepper-garlic-onion combination hits every note that avocado needs without overcomplicating it.
Mash your avocado on toasted bread, drizzle with good olive oil, then shake The Blend over the top. The coarsely ground pepper adds visual appeal and texture, while the garlic and onion notes complement the creamy richness of the avocado. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if you like brightness.
This is one of those applications where simplicity wins. The Blend was designed to enhance without overpowering, and avocado toast is the perfect canvas for that philosophy.
4. Lemon Butter Dill Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are a weekly staple in most healthy kitchens, and Kinder's Lemon Butter Dill seasoning makes them genuinely exciting. Toss broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, or green beans with olive oil and a generous coating of Lemon Butter Dill, then roast at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the edges are crispy and caramelized.
The lemon brightens the natural sweetness of roasted vegetables, the butter adds richness, and the dill provides an herbal freshness that makes the dish taste light and vibrant. It is particularly outstanding on roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts, where the charred edges pick up the lemon butter flavor beautifully.
Vegetables seasoned this way convert even reluctant vegetable eaters. The flavor is so compelling that the vegetables often disappear before the main protein at dinner.
5. Cowboy Butter Pasta
Cook your favorite pasta until al dente. While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet, then whisk in a tablespoon of Kinder's Cowboy Butter seasoning. Toss the drained pasta into the seasoned butter, add a splash of pasta water, and stir until every strand is coated in herbed butter sauce.
This creates a five-minute meal that tastes like it took an hour. The Cowboy Butter seasoning contains garlic, herbs, lemon, and butter powder, which combine into an instant compound butter sauce. Add some grated parmesan on top and you have a weeknight dinner that rivals Italian restaurant pasta.
For a more substantial meal, toss in some seared shrimp or grilled chicken. The Cowboy Butter seasoning works equally well on the protein and the pasta, creating a cohesive dish from one seasoning bottle.
6. Taco Seasoning Rice Bowls
Kinder's Taco Seasoning is not just for ground beef tacos. Use it to season rice for a quick and versatile grain bowl. Cook rice in chicken broth instead of water, then stir in Kinder's Taco Seasoning to taste while the rice is still hot. The result is a flavorful Mexican-style rice that works as the base for dozens of bowl combinations.
Top your taco-seasoned rice with black beans, grilled chicken or carnitas, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, a drizzle of lime crema, and shredded cheese. You have a restaurant-quality burrito bowl assembled in minutes from simple ingredients.
This approach is also excellent for meal prep. Season a large batch of rice at the beginning of the week and portion it into containers with different toppings for varied lunches all week long.
7. Hickory Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes and smoky-sweet flavors are a natural combination, and Kinder's Hickory Brown Sugar makes the pairing effortless. Cut sweet potatoes into wedges or cubes, toss with olive oil and a generous coating of Hickory Brown Sugar seasoning, and roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until caramelized and tender.
The brown sugar in the seasoning amplifies the natural sweetness of the potatoes while the hickory smoke adds depth and complexity. The result is a side dish that is sweet, smoky, slightly spicy, and completely irresistible. These disappear fast at any dinner table.
You can also use this combination on butternut squash, carrots, or acorn squash. Any naturally sweet vegetable benefits from the smoky-sweet treatment.
8. Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Fries
The air fryer has become one of the most popular kitchen appliances, and Kinder's Garlic Parmesan seasoning turns frozen fries into a gourmet side dish. Cook your frozen fries in the air fryer according to package directions. As soon as they come out, while still piping hot, toss them in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a generous shake of Garlic Parmesan seasoning.
The heat from the freshly cooked fries activates the garlic and helps the parmesan and herb flavors adhere to the surface. The result tastes like the garlic parmesan fries you would order at a restaurant, but made in five minutes at home for a fraction of the cost.
This technique works equally well on air fryer sweet potato fries, tater tots, and even homemade potato wedges. The seasoning does all the heavy lifting.
9. Brazilian Steakhouse Mushrooms
Mushrooms absorb seasoning like sponges, making them an ideal vehicle for Kinder's Brazilian Steakhouse seasoning. Slice button or cremini mushrooms, toss with olive oil and Brazilian Steakhouse seasoning, and sear in a hot skillet until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges.
The coarse salt and bold spices of the Brazilian Steakhouse blend create an incredible savory crust on the mushrooms. Served alongside a steak or on top of a burger, these mushrooms add a Brazilian churrascaria element to any meal. They are also outstanding on their own as an appetizer or snack.
For a vegetarian main course, combine Brazilian Steakhouse mushrooms with grilled halloumi cheese, roasted peppers, and chimichurri sauce. It is a meat-free meal that satisfies even dedicated carnivores.
10. Carne Asada Corn on the Cob
Mexican street corn (elote) is one of the great street foods of the world, and Kinder's Carne Asada Rub puts a unique twist on the classic. Grill or roast your corn until it has some charred spots, then brush with mayonnaise or butter. While the surface is still wet, roll or sprinkle the corn generously with Carne Asada seasoning. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a crumble of cotija cheese.
The chili, cumin, garlic, and citrus notes of the Carne Asada Rub complement corn's natural sweetness perfectly. The mayo or butter helps the seasoning stick and adds a creamy element. This is street food at its best, and it takes less than five minutes to prepare once the corn is cooked.
This also works on corn that has been cut off the cob. Saute the kernels in butter, season with Carne Asada, and serve as a side dish that elevates any Mexican-themed dinner.
The Key Takeaway
Kinder's seasonings are designed by people who understand flavor, not just grilling. The same quality ingredients and balanced formulations that make them exceptional on a grilled steak work equally well on breakfast eggs, weeknight pasta, roasted vegetables, and afternoon snacks.
The next time you use one of your Kinder's bottles, ask yourself: what else could this work on? The answer is almost always something delicious that you have not tried yet. Experiment, get creative, and remember that great seasoning has no boundaries.
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