This Everything Bagel Seasoning recipe is an easy homemade version of everybody’s favourite seasoning with garlic, salt, onion, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds – everything but the bagel!
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can always find us sprinkling Everything Bagel Seasoning on something! It’s our favourite seasoning blend to add to avocado toast and eggs in the morning, to sandwiches or on our favourite hummus for lunch, and even on roasted veggies for dinner. It’s one of those seasonings that enhances just about anything, and it’s one of our favourite things to keep on hand in the kitchen. Making a homemade version takes almost no time at all and it’s a great way to save some money – it even makes a great gift to give away to friends or family!
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning is a flavourful and versatile blend of seeds and spices inspired by the toppings of an everything bagel. It’s a mix of sea salt flakes, garlic powder, onion flakes, poppy seeds and black & white sesame seeds that ads a savoury crunch to any dish.
It was originally made popular by Trader Joe’s and it quickly became a pantry staple. Follow our simple recipe to make your own at home!
Everything Bagel Seasoning is massively popular thanks to its unique flavour and versatility. Here’s why we love this recipe so much and why we think it’s a must-try!
- It’s Easy to Make: Homemade everything bagel seasoning requires just a few simple ingredients—typically sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and sea salt. Mixing these ingredients takes only minutes, making it a hassle-free and simple process.
- It’s Cost-Effective: Buying the individual spices in bulk and mixing your own seasoning can be much more economical than purchasing pre-made mixes, especially if you use it daily like we do.
- It’s Versatile: This seasoning isn’t just for bagels; it can be sprinkled on everything from eggs and avocados to salads and dips.
- It’s Customizable: When you make your own everything bagel seasoning, you can adjust the proportions of the ingredients to suit your taste. Prefer a garlicky punch or less salt? You can easily tweak the recipe to your own tastes.
- It Makes a Great Edible Gift: Packaged in a cute jar or airtight container, homemade everything bagel seasoning makes a charming and thoughtful gift for foodies or anyone who enjoys cooking (or eating!).
- It’s Healthy: The seeds in everything bagel seasoning offer good fats, vitamins, and minerals. Making it at home ensures there are no unnecessary additives or preservatives, making it a healthier choice.
- It has a Long Shelf Life: Dried spices and seeds last a long time when prepared and stored properly, so a batch of homemade seasoning can be used for several months, ensuring you always have some on hand when you need it!
This seasoning blend is incredibly versatile and pairs well with many dishes. Here are some of our favorite ways to use it:
- Avocado toast: Just sprinkle the seasoning over an Easy Guacamole or mashed up avocados on toast.
- Egg dishes: Whether you make Air Fryer Eggs, Egg Bites or simply poach or scramble your eggs in the morning, sprinkle some of this everything bagel seasoning for a savoury kick to your breakfast.
- Roasted veggies: Sprinkle some over your Roasted Vegetables before roasting them.
- Salads: Sprinkle it over your favorite salad for a crunchy topping and extra flavour. We love it over this Chef’s Salad with Egg!
- Breads: Sprinkle on Easy Homemade Everything Bagels, Homemade Dinner Rolls, or even this Best Ever Rosemary Focaccia Bread.
- Dips and spreads: Use it to top dips and spreads like this French Onion Dip, Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip, Cottage Cheese Queso, or these Mini Cheese Ball Bites.
- On steaks and other proteins: Add this seasoning to Air Fryer Steak Bites, Air Fryer Salmon Bites, grilled chicken, or any fish before cooking.
Running into issues with this homemade everything bagel seasoning? Here’s a list of issues you might encounter and how to fix them!
Keep this seasoning mix in a cool, dry place, ideally in an airtight container, to preserve its crunch and flavour. Also, make sure you don’t add any mixture to the container when using it.
Add some extra poppy seed, sesame seeds, dried onion, and garlic to “dilute” it until you feel like the seasoning is more balanced.
Make sure you use fresh garlic powder and onion powder. Add some more salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to your preference. Alternatively, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, chili flakes, or chili powder for an extra kick.
Because of the different densities, some ingredients might drop to the bottom of your jar. Make sure you shake the jar or container well before using it.
If you want to top baked goods or proteins before you cook them, make sure the surface is a little moist before sprinkling the seasoning. Use a little melted butter, oil, water, or an egg wash depending on your dish.
This everything but the bagel seasoning recipe requires only a few simple ingredients to make (paid links):
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- large baking sheet
- Mason Jar with a tight fitting lid, or other airtight container
Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious everything bagel seasoning recipe (paid links):
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon flaky salt
- 3 tablespoons onion flakes
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
Time needed: 5 minutes
Make this delicious seasoning in just a few simple steps!
- Mix your ingredients.
Add all the spices to a small bowl or a jar with a lid. Stir or shake up until everything is mixed well.
- Toast for more flavour (optional).
For better storage and more flavour, you can optionally toast your seasoning on a large baking sheet lined with baking paper. Toast at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 5-6 minutes, mixing halfway through until the sesame seeds are light brown. Alternatively, you can dry toast it in a skillet.
Let cool completely, uncovered. - Prepare to store.
Add the mix into a very dry airtight jar or airtight container.
Can I make Everything But the Bagel Seasoning at home?
Sure! Follow our easy recipe to make this awesome seasoning at home. You only need 6 ingredients and all of them are pantry staples.
Is Everything Bagel Seasoning gluten free?
Yes, everything bagel seasoning is naturally gluten free but it’s always a good idea to check the packaging when you buy your seeds and spices.
What’s the best way to use Everything But the Bagel Seasoning?
This is a very versatile seasoning so the possibilities are endless! It’s fenomenal on avocado toast, scrambled or poached eggs, grilled salmon, chicken or pork, cream cheese bagels, homemade bread or bagels, and even on popcorn.
Is Everything But The Bagel low sodium?
No, normally it is not but if you make it at home you can adjust the amount of salt or even use a low sodium salt alternative.
We hope you love this delicious Everything But The Bagel Seasoning recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite dish to serve with this homemade seasoning? We’d love to know!
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Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
Recipe: Equipment
Recipe: Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sesame Seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon flaky salt or coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons onion flakes
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
Recipe: Instructions
- Add all the spices to a small bowl or a jar with a lid. Stir or shake up until everything is mixed well.
- For better storage and more flavour, you can optionally toast your seasoning on a large baking sheet lined with baking paper. Toast at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 5-6 minutes, mixing halfway through until the sesame seeds are light brown. Alternatively, you can dry toast it in a skillet.
- Let cool completely and store in a dry jar or airtight container.
Recipe: Notes
Storage instructions
This seasoning blend keeps for about one year in an airtight container, when stored in a cool, dark place.Recipe: Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
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