Everything Bagel Seasoning
Making everything bagel seasoning at home is much easier than you’d think.
If you have been a fan of Trader Joe’s famous spice mix, you’ll fall in love with the simplicity and versatility of this homemade version. It takes just 5 minutes to make, and you can have a big batch ready to be used for months to make your keto everything bagels and SO much more.
It's been a while since I’ve worked on a dry spice mix.
My homemade garlic bread seasoning and Tajin spice mix have both been huge hits and recently, I wanted to try making something that was more subtle and versatile. And what could be better than this garlicky spice mix- right?
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
I love this recipe for a lot of reasons. The fact that it is an incredibly simple, no-cook, no-fuss recipe is one of my favorites.
Plus, the seasoning lends a beautiful mix of flavors and textures to your food, which really takes your dishes to the next level. Sometimes, simple ingredients come together and create magic, and that’s what this recipe is all about.
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need just 6 ingredients to make this homemade everything seasoning.
Sesame seeds: I used a mix of white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds for the recipe.
Black poppy seeds: Black poppy seeds may not exactly be a pantry staple, but I would highly recommend getting your hands on them and adding them in too- it really makes a difference.
Garlic granules: Garlic granules have a much more pronounced flavor (and don’t forget the texture) as opposed to garlic powder. Use it for best results.
Onion flakes: Dried onion flakes are another beautiful flavor-packed ingredient that you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
Coarse sea salt: Coarse sea salt lends a beautiful deliciousness to this spice blend. You can use table salt if you can’t find this.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Can’t find coarse sea salt? Use sea salt flakes instead. Flaky sea salt has a much better flavor profile as opposed to your simple table salt.
- Kosher salt is another great option to opt for.
How to Make Everything Bagel Seasoning
Got everything ready? Here’s what you’ll need to do to nail this homemade everything bagel seasoning recipe.
Step 1: Dump all the ingredients(except the coarse salt) in a pan and dry roast them until they’re fragrant.
Step 2: Take them off heat, allow them to cool down, and mix in the flaky salt.
Stir until well combined and store in an airtight container in a dry place.
💭Top Tip
Want the seasoning to have a bit of heat? Add some red pepper flakes into the mix.
How to Store Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning
I would recommend using a clean sealed jar or an airtight container to store this seasoning blend. Make sure the jar is completely dry before you add in the mix, and keep it tightly closed to prevent any moisture from getting it.
Store it in your pantry or in a cool and dark place and it should stay good for 3-6 months, if not longer.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- I would recommend using toasted sesame seeds for this recipe. It lends the seasoning mix a really nice nutty flavor.
- To make this seasoning mix low sodium, simply add less salt into the mix.
- If you can’t find garlic granules, use garlic flakes or dried minced garlic instead.
- Remember that since we; 're using sea salt for the seasoning, it can be a bit salty, so you might want to taste and adjust the salt you’re using for the recipe.
How to Use Everything Bagel Seasoning
Sprinkle your homemade everything bagel seasoning on anything and everything to dial up the flavors and textures. I love topping it on my hard-boiled eggs or avocado toast to take them to the next level. One of my favorite ways to use it is to sprinkle it over my shirred eggs, eggs in a bagel or on my simple chickpea salad.
It also tasted fantastic on my avocado egg boats, which have recently become a breakfast staple in my household. You can also top it over some sliced veggies, your rice bowls, soups, salads and so much more- the options are endless.
Recipe FAQs
Simply toast the sesame seeds for a few minutes in a pan over medium heat, while constantly stirring until they become aromatic. Then, take them off heat, allow them to cool down completely and then use them for the recipe.
While you can make the seasoning without dry roasting the seeds, I would highly recommend taking those few extra minutes to do it. This extra step really elevates the flavor of the seasoning, and it tastes so much better than the store-bought version.
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Everything Bagel Seasoning
Ingredients
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds
- ¼ cup white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- Coarse sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Dump all the ingredients(except the coarse salt) in a pan and dry roast them until they’re fragrant.
- Take them off heat, allow them to cool down, and mix in the flaky salt.
- Stir until well combined and store in an airtight container in a dry place.
