Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (2024)

Learn how to make the BEST everything bagel seasoning at home! This textural, nutty and flavorful topping is a dreamy addition to baked goods, toast, dips, soups, salads and anywhere you crave a little crunch.

Everything but the bagel is like a sensory overload – it’s a savory delight, anywhere you put it. Now, you can whip up your own bath and customize it to your tastes. It’s so easy!

This seasoning blend can be used on so much more than bagels… indeed, it’s used on everything! I’m going to show you how!

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (1)

Table of Contents

  • Why You’ll Love It
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning Ingredients
  • Variations and Substitutions
  • How to Make Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix
  • Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where to Use this Seasoning Blend
  • More Seasoning Blends
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend
  • Explore More

Are you a bagel fan? I am! In fact, did you know I was once interviewed for a news story about the shocking way St. Louis people slice their bagels? It’s true!

However, slicing a bagel is a story for another day. I’m here to talk about what goes on the bagel… the seasoning blend to end all seasoning blends.

Do you hear the angels singing? It’s time for Everything Bagel Seasoning!

I love making my own customized seasonings versus store bought blends. It saves me time, money, and I really appreciate knowing exactly what goes into my food!

I’ve created a customized steak seasoning blend, homemade ranch seasoning, Cajun seasoning, homemade fajita seasoning and even a poultry seasoning that is a reader fave!

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (2)

It’s so easy to customize a seasoning blend to your tastes, and Everything Bagel seasoning is a great example.

The blend of garlic and onion, seeds and salt is subtle, mild and perfectly balanced. It’s a combination of nutty, crunchy, earthy flavors that you’re going to crave!

Why You’ll Love It

  • Fragrant and Flavorful
  • Salty and Savory
  • Easy to Customize
  • Add to salads, soups, casseroles and more!
Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (3)

Everything Bagel Seasoning Ingredients

  • Coarse sea salt – Larger chunks of salt are better here.
  • Black sesame seeds – Black sesame seeds still have their hulls so they have a slightly bitter flavor.
  • White sesame seeds – A touch sweeter than black sesame seeds.
  • Poppy seeds – For an earthy, sweet nutty crunch.
  • Dried onion flakes – A savory and sweet element that is sharp and delicious.
  • Dried garlic flakes – Read all about Garlic Conversions here.
Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (4)

Variations and Substitutions

  • Use all white sesame seeds instead of a mixture if you prefer, or if that’s what you have on hand.
  • You can use any coarse salt instead of the sea salt – kosher salt would also work.
  • If using a traditional salt instead of coarse salt, I would cut the amount in half.
  • Spice it up! Try adding a little red pepper flake.
  • Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) are another delicious addition to your everything bagel blend.
  • Toast your seasoning blend for an extra dash of warm and nutty vibes! Just throw the blend in a skillet on low-medium for up to five minutes.

How to Make Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix

  1. In a small bowl, combine all required seasonings.
  2. Stir until well combined.
  3. Store in a sealed jar or container.
Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (5)
Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (6)

Tips

  • Buy fresh, quality spices for your seasoning blends.
  • Although spices last a long time when stored properly, you’ll get the best flavor early in their shelf life.

Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (7)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do they call it everything bagel seasoning?

While there are many versions of stories about the true origin of Everything but the Bagel, it’s believed that it was an accidental discovery of some popular seasonings getting tossed together in a New York bakery.

Is Everything bagel seasoning healthy?

Absolutely! If you’re watching your sodium intake, you might want to back up on the salt in this recipe a touch.
However, this seasoning blend is gluten free and fits into so many healthy lifestyles- Keto, Whole 30 and more! Trader Joe’s version of this blend is popular with good reason – but it’s so much fun to make your own!

What’s in Trader Joe’s everything seasoning?

Sesame seeds, Sea salt, Dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, black sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (8)

Where to Use this Seasoning Blend

Let’s spread the joy! Everything Bagel Seasoning will take you so far beyond your morning bagel. Here’s a few ideas- I’d love to hear where you use this seasoning in your home!

  • In the most traditional sense, add it on top of cream cheese on your favorite bagels.
  • Top your homemade Boursin cheese dip
  • Add it to baked potatoes or…
  • on top of your roasted sweet potatoes
  • Top your popcorn
  • Top a salad like this arugula lemon beauty
  • Add a little crunch to hard boiled eggs or scrambled eggs – or my avocado deviled eggs!
  • Add it to my baked chicken
  • Sprinkle on top of roasted carrots
  • Top your homemade beer bread with a little honey butter and a sprinkle of this seasoning.
  • Sprinkle it on your avocado toast!
  • It also makes a perfect topper for guacamole
Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (9)

How to Store

This seasoning can be stored like any of your other spices. Use a clean sealable jar to store your mix and store in a cool dry and dark location. A cabinet or pantry works great!

I get a lot of questions about these pretty glass jars with gold lids. While the four ounce jars in these images are currently sold out, this version is just as pretty!

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (10)

Want more? Receive the best ideas directly to your inbox and connect on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

More Seasoning Blends

Sauces & Seasonings

Blackened Seasoning Blend

5 mins

Sauces & Seasonings

Seven Spice

3 mins

Recipes

Homemade Garlic Salt

2 mins

Sauces & Seasonings

Beau Monde Seasoning

5 mins

Sauces & Seasonings

All Purpose Seasoning

5 mins

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (16)

5 from 5 votes

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend

By Julie Blanner

Learn how to make the BEST everything bagel seasoning at home! This textural, nutty and flavorful topping is a dreamy addition to baked goods, toast, dips, soups and anywhere you crave a little crunch.

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12

PinRatePrint

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds white
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds black
  • 1 tablespoon onion dried, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic dried, minced
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt coarse

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all required seasonings.

  • Stir until well combined.

  • Store in a sealed jar or container.

Julie’s Tips

Notes and Variations

  • Spice it up! Try adding a little red pepper flake.
  • Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) are another delicious addition.
  • Feel free to toast your seasoning blend for an extra dash of warm and nutty vibes! Just throw the blend in a skillet on low-medium for up to five minutes if you choose.

Substitutions

  • Use all white sesame seeds instead of a mixture if that’s your preference.
  • Kosher salt or any coarse salt can replace the sea salt in this recipe.
  • If using a traditional salt instead of coarse salt, cut the amount in half.

Serving Suggestions

On bagels, Boursin cheese, baked potatoes, popcorn, tossed in scrambled eggs, on chicken, salmon, carrots, and avocado toast.

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

Explore More

Keto Recipes

You May Also Like

Easter

25 Easter Dessert Ideas

15 mins

No Bake

Preacher Cookies

8 mins

Desserts

Easy Creme Brûlée Recipe

30 mins

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Recipe | Julie Blanner (2024)

FAQs

What are the black seeds on everything bagel? ›

An everything bagel is a type of bagel baked with a mix of toppings. The exact ingredients vary, but recipes often include garlic flakes, onion flakes, poppy seeds, sesame seeds and kosher salt.

What is everything bagel seasoning made of? ›

Everything bagel seasoning typically includes poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. It's a mixture of common ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now.

How do you get everything bagel seasoning to stick? ›

But even if you buy store-bought bagels, you can basically convert ANY plain bagel into an everything bagel by first giving it a smear of cream cheese, then sprinkling the seasoning over the cream cheese! The spice blend sticks to the cream cheese and make the bagel taste like an everything bagel.

Is everything but the bagel seasoning healthy? ›

Everything Seasoning Is Healthy

It contains seeds and dehydrated vegetables, both of which are rich in hardy fibers, healthy fats, and an array of vitamins and minerals. These nutritional components have numerous health benefits, contributing to heart health, digestive health, and overall well-being.

Why can't you eat poppy seed bagels? ›

Service members may want to hold off ordering that "everything" bagel. It's not an urban legend: Eating poppy seeds can cause diners to test positive for codeine on a urinalysis, Defense Department officials said in a memo released yesterday.

Does everything but the bagel seasoning expire? ›

With Everything Bagel Seasoning, the telltale signs of expiration are often a dull or faded color and reduced fragrance or taste. When these dried ingredients lose their punch, fading from their original bold aroma and flavor to a weaker, less vibrant profile, it's probably time to replace it.

Why do people like everything bagel seasoning? ›

A nice spice

It's the perfect level of extra and over-the-top. The saltiness of the seasoning pairs very well with a generous spread of cream cheese or avocado, and in fact it gives eggs, veggies, and meats a boost as well.

What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's everything bagel seasoning? ›

This simple (yet exemplary) blend of sesame seeds (white and black), poppy seeds, dried garlic & onion, and sea salt flakes is all you need for bringing that crunchy, roasted, savory flavor to grilled chicken, buttered popcorn, baked potatoes, creamy dips, pizza dough, salad dressings, pasta, mac & cheese, or panko- ...

What do you eat everything bagel seasoning with? ›

Everything Bagel is the perfect topping for green salads, coleslaws, potato salads and more. Everything just tastes better with an extra shake of flavor!

What is the New York everything bagel seasoning? ›

Flavor Profile: New York City Everything Bagel Seasoning is savory, garlicky, and oniony, with a nice nutty crunch from the sesame. Uses: Great on Bagels, biscuits, eggs, ice cream, meat, or pasta. How To Use: Use this blend on anything you want to taste, like an everything bagel.

Why is it called everything bagel? ›

FUN FACT: The Everything Bagel, which this seasoning mix gets its name from, was created in the 1980s. It's called “Everything” because it includes all the toppings found on other types of bagels.

Is everything bagel seasoning good on sandwiches? ›

Everything Bagel Seasoned Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Not just any grilled cheese, this is the real deal, all grown up with the most delicious crust imaginable – a melty layer of grated parmesan and Everything Bagel seasoning makes this SPECIAL.

Is everything bagel seasoning good on meat? ›

These soy-basted chicken kebabs are topped with a citrus and sesame sprinkle. Instead of the citrus and sesame, try everything bagel seasoning. Of course you can sprinkle it on a simple roast chicken as well, or on short ribs, or steak. It'll add savory flavor to any simple grilled or roasted meat.

What is the healthiest bagel flavor? ›

For some bagels, they might be considered healthier due to the nutrients in the added ingredients—think spinach, multigrain, everything bagels, or sun-dried tomato. For other bagels, the added ingredients might mean more added sugars or added calories.

What is the healthiest thing to put on a bagel? ›

Peanut butter is a healthy option, especially low sugar, natural varieties. It offers flavor and protein without weighing you down, and it tastes great on bagels. Try it with a sliced banana! If actual cream cheese isn't your favorite, tofu cream cheese is a delicious alternative.

Are poppy seeds good for you? ›

Poppy seeds also provide the body with 2% to 4% of the daily needs for iron in one teaspoon. Iron is important for carrying oxygen throughout the body and helps us have a healthy immune system.

What are the little black seeds you can eat? ›

It's also known as nigella, black cumin, fennel flower, black caraway, Roman coriander, Habbatul Barakah (Arabic), and Tikur azmud (Amharic). Black seed oil is extracted from these seeds. Capsules of the oil may be found in health stores and online.

What are black seeds for breakfast? ›

Absolutely, soaking nigella (black cumin), chia, and basil seeds overnight and consuming them with lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning can be a healthful practice with multiple benefits.

Does everything bagel have fennel seeds? ›

A word about the fennel seeds: they're not included on most everything bagels. But they do lend a wonderful, warm flavor to this spice mix—especially when using it in meat dishes.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Aron Pacocha

Last Updated:

Views: 5491

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (68 voted)

Reviews: 83% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Aron Pacocha

Birthday: 1999-08-12

Address: 3808 Moen Corner, Gorczanyport, FL 67364-2074

Phone: +393457723392

Job: Retail Consultant

Hobby: Jewelry making, Cooking, Gaming, Reading, Juggling, Cabaret, Origami

Introduction: My name is Aron Pacocha, I am a happy, tasty, innocent, proud, talented, courageous, magnificent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.