This Everything Bagel Seasoning is a favorite blend—flavorful, crunchy, and garlicky! Use it on bagels, eggs, avocado toast, or even in chicken breading!
What Is Everything Bagel Seasoning?
Everything Bagel Seasoning, created by David Gussin in the 1980s, started when he swept up leftover bagel toppings and discovered how satisfying they were.
- Cheaper: Buying spices in bulk and mixing them yourself costs less than buying pre-made blends.
- Adjustable: Change the flavors to your liking by boosting your favorite spices and using less of the ones you don’t like.
Quick Tip
After you’ve gotten hooked on this Everything Bagel Seasoning recipe, try some other from-scratch seasoning recipes next like this Taco Seasoning, Fajita Seasoning, Pumpkin Pie Spice, or Apple Pie Spice.
Ingredients In Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Sesame seeds: A mix of white and black sesame seeds. If you can’t find both, just use white sesame seeds.
- Poppyseeds: Add color, flavor, and crunch!
- Dried minced garlic: Gives a rich, garlicky flavor.
- Dried minced onion: Adds a strong, sweet, and savory onion flavor.
- Sea salt flakes: They bring out the other flavors without being too strong like coarse salt.
Quick Tip
Not all salts have the same sodium content, so if you’re not using sea salt flakes or are careful with salt, add little by little to taste. If using the seasoning on salted foods (like a salted bagel), use less salt in the blend.
How To Make Everything Bagel Seasoning
Making your own seasoning blend is as simple as measuring out the individual spices/seasonings and mixing them together.
Quick Tip
The smaller spices tend to fall to the bottom, be sure to give your blend a good shake or stir each time before using it.
How to Use Everything Bagel Seasoning
There are practically endless uses for this seasoning blend. Here are some ideas:
- On eggs — scrambled, fried, hard-boiled, deviled, omelet, poached, you name it!
- On avocado toast
- Seasoning a bowl of cottage cheese and tomatoes
- On from-scratch pita chips or croutons
- Over roasted vegetables like Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or Roasted Cauliflower
- Sprinkle over from-scratch fries, a baked potato, or baked sweet potatoes
- Sprinkle on from-scratch pizza (use the Everything Bagel Seasoning on the crust!)
- Mix it with your favorite grains (farro, quinoa, rice etc.)
- Make a quick vinaigrette with it!
- Spruce up your favorite Potato Salad
- Spice up your favorite bread dough
- Sprinkle on top of soup (like this straightforward Tomato Soup)
Storage
How Long Does Everything Bagel Seasoning Last?
- Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dark/dry place (like a cabinet or pantry). You can make a big batch to store in a jar or spice containers.
- As long as it is stored properly, this from-scratch Everything Bagel Seasoning can last 6 months.
