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Everything bagel seasoning mix on a black plate placed on a grey table.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

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Create your own Everything Bagel Seasoning with this quick and easy recipe. Just measure, mix, and enjoy the perfect blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt. It’s the ideal way to add a delicious crunch and savory flavor to any dish!
Course seasoning
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 17
Author Sangeetha Vel

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds
  • 3 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Dried Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Dried Minced Onion
  • 2 tsp Himalayan Salt or flaked salt

Instructions

Making Everything Bagel Seasoning

  • In a bowl, add all the ingredients—poppy seeds, black and white sesame seeds, minced dried garlic and onion, and your choice of salt.
    A bowl with everything Bagel Seasoning ingredients.
  • Mix thoroughly to ensure an even blend. Your delicious, savory Everything Bagel Seasoning is now ready for use!
    A bowl with everything bagel seasoning.

Using

  • You can sprinkle this Everything Bagel seasoning on breakfast bagels, toast, and sandwiches to enhance their flavor. It also works wonderfully on boiled eggs, sunny-side-ups, omelets, and your favorite roasted vegetables. For more pairing ideas, be sure to check out our 'How to Use' section below.
    Everything Bagel Seasoning served in a black bowl.

Notes

Here are some helpful tips for making the perfect Everything Bagel Seasoning:
  • Start with Quality Ingredients: The foundation of a great Everything Bagel Seasoning is fresh, high-quality ingredients. Select the best you can find to ensure a robust flavor base.
  • Get the Balance Right: Keep a keen eye on the proportions of each ingredient to make sure the seasoning is perfectly balanced.
  • Toasting and Grinding (Optional): For an extra burst of flavor, consider toasting the sesame seeds before adding them to the mix; this enhances their nutty essence. If you prefer a more uniform texture and a bolder taste, give the mixed seasoning a quick grind with a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. This helps the seasoning blend more smoothly and stick better to your dishes.
  • Get Creative: Feel free to experiment by adding your personal touch with ingredients like dried herbs, red pepper flakes, or a sprinkle of citrus zest. Make the blend uniquely yours.
  • Use with Care: Since the flavors are quite strong, begin with a modest amount and adjust according to your taste preference. It’s much easier to add more than to fix an overly seasoned dish.
  • Be Mindful of Salt: Just a heads-up, this Everything Bagel seasoning already includes salt. Consider going easy on any extra salt when adding it to your dishes, or you can opt to leave out the salt in the seasoning mix altogether. This helps keep everything nicely balanced without becoming too salty.
  • Check for Allergies: Before mixing, consider any potential allergies, especially since sesame seeds are a common allergen. You might want to create variations that substitute or omit certain seeds or spices accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tsp | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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