Everything Bagel Seasoning
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Everything Bagel Seasoning
Say hello to our homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning recipe! It's a delightful fusion of seedy, garlicky, and salty flavors that'll elevate any dish. Whether you're topping your morning avocado toast, making homemade bagels, or seasoning your favorite snacks, this homemade blend adds a delicious twist to every bite. Ready in just 5 minutes. Vegan, Nut-free + Gluten-free.
I whipped up this homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning originally for my Vegan Everything Bagel Brioche Bread and Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Everything Breakfast Casserole. But once I had a jar of it sitting around, I couldn't stop sprinkling it over everything! Its nutty, garlicky goodness adds a delicious crunch to roasted veggies, eggs, avocado toast—you name it!
You might be thinking, "Why bother making my own Everything Bagel Seasoning when I can just grab a jar at Trader Joe’s?" I get it, but here's the deal--- homemade seasoning puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to ratios. You get to customize it just the way you like it!
With just 6 ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you'll have this seasoning ready to go. I often end up making a double batch since I go through it so quickly. And I'll admit, I've been known to sneak a taste straight from the jar sometimes, Haha! If you're a fan like me, you've got to try it on Everything Bagel Cauliflower Bites, Everything Brussels Sprouts + Mozzarella Hand Pies, and Everything Chicken Tomato Grilled Cheese!
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What Is Everything Bagel Seasoning?
The Everything Bagel Seasoning craze started at Trader Joe's. It's a mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and a touch of salt—all the yummy stuff you find on everything bagels. But here's the fun part: it's not just for bagels anymore! People are putting it on everything from salads to sandwiches. Once you try it, you'll see why it's become a kitchen must-have!
Why You Will LOVE This Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Creates that signature 'seedy + saltiness' adds depth + texture to every bite.
- Bursting with garlicky bold flavors that elevate any dish.
- Versatile enough to use on a variety of dishes like bagels, chicken, vegetables, and more!
- Control the ingredients + adjust to your preference.
- Easy + quick to make!
- Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!
How To Make Everything Bagel Seasoning?
This homemade seasoning is a mix of six seeds + spices that just taste amazing together! We're talking toasted sesame seeds (both white and black), poppy seeds, dried onion and garlic flakes, and flaky sea salt. Just give it a mix and toss it into a jar—Voila! You've got it ready anytime you need to jazz up your dishes and snacks with a quick sprinkle!
Ingredients
- White sesame seeds. I like to toast mine lightly in a pan for a more nutty flavor.
- Black sesame seeds. An earthy flavor that adds depth + color
- Poppy seeds. Adds a pop of texture.
- Garlic powder. You can also use garlic granules or a mix of both.
- Onion powder. If you want more texture you can use dried onion flakes also.
- Sea salt. Flaky or chunky sea salt works best here.
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How To Use Everything Bagel Seasoning
I absolutely adore this seasoning mix sprinkled on homemade bread like bagels, brioche, and naan (and honestly, just about everything else too)! Here are a few of our favorite ways to use it:
- Use it as a garnish for a dip like Whipped Feta Pesto Dip or Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip
- It's great as a topping to add texture and flavor to soups.
- Add it to your favorite meats like chicken or vegetarian options like tofu!
- Sprinkle it over avocado toast or eggs.
- Top it on roasted veggies like carrots, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and more.
- Spoon it over wedges + fries
- Add a crunchy topping to your salads
- Sprinkle over pasta dishes like mac + cheese for added flavor.
- Toss freshly popped popcorn with melted butter and everything seasoning for a savory snack!
Everything Bagel Seasoning Q + A's
You can store the leftover seasoning blend in an airtight container or tightly sealed mason jar at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Yes! This recipe makes for about 2 servings worth of this seasoning blend. To make a larger batch, feel free to double or triple the ingredients.
Absolutely! Feel free to adjust the ingredients and ratios to suit your taste preferences. You can also add additional spices or herbs to create your unique blend.
Since Everything Bagel Seasoning contains salt, it may not be suitable for those on a strict low-sodium diet---- However, you can reduce the salt content by using a lower-sodium version or adjusting the recipe accordingly.
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Everything Bagel Seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 tsps white sesame seeds
- 2 tsps black sesame seeds
- 2 tsps poppy seeds
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 2 tsps onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
TO MAKE THE EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING:
- In a bowl, mix together the white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until combined.
- Store seasoning blend in a tightly sealed mason jar or seasoning jar at room temperature.
- Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- STORAGE: You can store the leftover seasoning blend in an airtight container or tightly sealed mason jar at room temperature for up to 6 months. Use it on anything from simple roasted vegetables to salad dressing to herb oil for dipping bread.
- BIGGER BATCH: This recipe makes for about 2 servings worth of this seasoning blend. To make a larger batch, feel free to double or triple the ingredients.
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