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Recipes with Paprika

Here you'll find delicious recipes with paprika, from sauces to marinades to dry rubs and seasonings.

Hungarian vs. Spanish paprika:

Two of the most common types of paprika are Hungarian paprika and Spanish paprika. Both varieties of the spice are made from dried and ground red peppers but there are differences between the two.

Spanish paprika:

Most of the Spanish paprika varieties that are available in the U.S. are smoked, meaning they have been dried over a fire and then been ground into a powder. Therefore, Spanish paprika adds not only flavor but also a great smokiness to dishes.

The spiciness level of smoked paprika ranges from mild and sweet to hot and spicy, depending on the types of peppers that were used to make it.

Is smoked paprika the same as sweet paprika?

Smoked paprika can be sweet but it can also be hot. AND, sweet paprika can be smoked or not be smoked. That means you always want to check the label on the spice bottle for full information about the product.

What does smoked paprika go with?

One of the best ways to use smoked paprika is in dry spice rubs and seasonings. I find that the spice goes particularly well with chicken, like in this smoked paprika rub for chicken and this chicken wing dry rub.

Smoked paprika also adds great flavor and smokiness to soups and sauces, such as this broccoli sausage soup and this paprika sauce. It's also a great ingredient to use together with melted cheese, like in these stuffed peppers with cream cheese and bacon.

Hungarian paprika:

Hungarian paprika has a sharp and intense paprika flavor without the smoky taste typical of Spanish paprika. It adds spiciness and flavor, like in this pulled chicken recipe or this homemade seasoning salt.

You can also use Hungarian and Spanish paprika together. When combined, the two spices create a nice sharp, intense and smoky flavor that works great when you want to marinate cajun chicken or make a pulled pork rub.

Cooking with paprika:

Below are some delicious paprika dishes for you to try!

  • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Sausage
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Broccoli Sausage Soup (with Italian Sausage)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Chunky Chuck Roast Chili (Dutch Oven)
    Cook Time2 Hours
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (Dutch Oven & Grill)
    Cook Time10 Hours 40 Minutes
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Ground Beef Casserole
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Ground Beef Pasta Sauce (no tomato)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Dipping Sauce for Andouille Sausage
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Smoked Paprika Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Bacon Remoulade with Fresh Herbs
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • BBQ Aioli
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Scallion Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Spicy Smoked Paprika Sauce for Chicken
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Cajun Chicken Marinade (smoky and spicy)
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Blackened Chicken Tenders (stovetop)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Smoked Paprika Rub for Chicken
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Pork Belly Rub (no sugar)
    Cook Time5 Hours 25 Minutes
  • Paprika Ancho Spice Rub (sugar-free)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Mustard Rib Rub
    Cook Time3 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Ground Beef Seasoning (All-Purpose)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Fennel Spice Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Dry Rub for Chuck Roast (Oven)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Cinnamon Chili Spice Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Chicken Wing Dry Rub (no sugar)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Boneless Country Style Ribs Dry Rub (oven, no sugar)
    Cook Time2 Hours 35 Minutes
  • Ahi Tuna Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Chicken Paprika Soup (with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Garlic Paprika Parmesan Butter for Steak
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Taco Stuffed Poblano Peppers
    Cook Time48 Minutes
  • Homemade Seasoning Salt (sugar-free)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Cream Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers with Bacon
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Red Sauce
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Smoked Paprika Shrimp
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Buffalo Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Cod Spice Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Pulled Pork Dry Rub (sugar-free)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Chipotle BBQ Dry Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Oven Pulled Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time2 Hours 20 Minutes

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