This easy homemade recipe for Everything Bagel Seasoning is the perfect way to add some flavor to dips, chicken or anything else that needs a little spice!
Everything But the Bagel Recipe
An Everything Bagel smeared with cream cheese is one of the best breakfast options if you need something quick and simple on the go. The flavors of onion, garlic and salt with sesame and poppy seeds is packed with flavor and crunch that is so good!
There is no reason to limit these great flavors to bagels though! That is why Everything But the Bagel Seasoning has become so popular. You can grab a jar at Trader Joes or just about any other grocery store these days.
What does everything but the bagel seasoning have in it?
If you are looking to make a homemade batch, I’ve got you covered! This simple recipe for Everything Bagel Seasoning only requires 5 simple ingredients that you may very well have in your spice cabinet already.
Here is what you will need to make your own Everything Bagel Seasoning from scratch,
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds (black, white or a combination of both)
- 3 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 3 Tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons sea salt
How to make Everything Bagel Seasoning?
Mix the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, garlic and salt in a small bowl. Add it to a spice jar or small Tupperware container and store in a cool place. You’ve got a great seasoning to flavor up a plethora of foods!
This quick and simple recipe makes about 1 cup of the spice which should last you quite awhile. If you need less or more, simply adjust the recipe accordingly.
Why make homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning?
So the thing about most of the store bought Everything Bagel Seasonings is that they are loaded with salt. That is great if you just want to add a sprinkle to some food for a quick seasoning. If you are wanting to make something like these Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders, there is far too much salt in the store bought jar.
This seasoning allows you to add the crunch of seeds and flavor of garlic and onion to just about anything without over salting it. You can season with additional salt if need be. These Air Fryer Bagel Chips would be fantastic with a sprinkle of this seasoning.
What do you put everything but the bagel seasoning on?
From seasoning chicken breasts like mentioned above or adding to a homemade bagel, there are so many options to use this versatile seasoning.
Here are some great foods that are perfect with a sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning
- scrambled eggs
- avocado toast
- roasted carrots
- pasta
- hummus
- popcorn
- tomato soup
- trail mix
- roasted potatoes and green beans
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds black, white or a combination of both
- 3 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 3 Tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
- Mix everything in a small bowl and store in an airtight container.
wilhelmina says
This has the perfect ratios for just the right flacvor balance. Great recipe!
Alison says
Didn’t realize how easy this was to make! Will be adding to all sorts of baked goods!