What makes an Everything Bagel so special? It’s the everything bagel seasoning, of course! This delightful blend of savory, salty & crunchy elements adds that gourmet touch to anything you put it on!
When Everything Bagels come off the line, freshly baked – the smell that comes from it is just heavenly. The savory seasoning mixed with the warm steam of the freshly baked bagel, exudes a toasty nuttiness from the sesame and poppy seeds, followed by the robust scent of dried garlic and onion.
While this seasoning works great on bagels, did you know that this spice rub is also fantastic on pastas, meats & fish?
In this recipe, we’ll show you exactly how to craft this flavorful spice mix and show you precisely how to use it to impart that savory crunch of sesame and poppy seeds with the bold flavors of garlic and onion, to any dish you sprinkle this on.
Why Is This Seasoning Called Everything Bagel?
Rumor has it that this legendary seasoning originated in a New York City bakery in the late 1980s, by a man named David Gussin.
Apparently, he took whatever leftover seasonings he had remaining at the end of the day (like garlic, onion flakes, sesame seeds, etc), and simply sprinkled them on the last of his bagels to sell them. But this flavor quickly caught on and it became a new bagel variation on its own – and has been popular ever since.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: When you toast the sesame seeds, it adds a deeper umami that just can’t be beat.
- Flaky Sea Salt: Gives your everything bagel seasoning that gourmet taste.
The Ingredients for Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons White Sesame Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Black Sesame Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Dried Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Dried Minced Onion
- 2 tablespoons Flaky Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoons Poppy Seeds
The Equipment Needed
How To Make Everything Bagel Seasoning
Crafting your own everything bagel seasoning is quite easy. You start by toasting your sesame seeds to produce that deep umami flavor, then mix it with the dried garlic, onion flakes and the poppy seeds. Lastly, you add in your flaky salt for that extra gourmet taste.
Toast Your Sesame Seeds
In your sauce pan, pour in only your sesame seeds and put it on the stove over low heat. Toast the seeds for about 10 minutes, tossing every 1-2 minutes, to ensure they don’t burn. You’ll know they are done roasting when they turn a slightly darker color and the nutty, toasted aroma of the seeds start filling the air.
Pro Tip: Don’t skip this step! Toasting your sesame seeds adds depth to the already nutty essence of this seasoning. It takes a little while to do, but trust me, it’s worth it.
Mix Your Ingredients
Remove your pan of toasted sesame seeds from the stove and add in your poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion and flaky salt. Give everything a good toss – to ensure every spice is well mixed.
Pour your finished everything bagel seasoning into a glass spice jar for long term keeping, or simply use your new spice mix immediately, on any foods that would benefit from this savory, salty & crunchy seasoning!
Best Uses For Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Bagel and Cream Cheese: Of course, it’s perfect on bagels with cream cheese, but you can also mix it directly into the cream cheese.
- Eggs: Use it to season scrambled eggs, omelets, or fried eggs. It adds a nice crunch and savory taste.
- French Fries: Season homemade or store-bought French fries with everything bagel seasoning instead of plain salt.
- Mac and Cheese: Mix it into mac and cheese or sprinkle on top before baking for a crunchy topping.
- Sushi: Sprinkle it on top of homemade sushi rolls or poke bowls for a crunchy, savory topping.
- Chicken Salad: Stir everything bagel seasoning into chicken salad for a deliciously seasoned filling for sandwiches or wraps.
- Pasta: Use it as a finishing touch on pasta dishes, especially those with olive oil or cream-based sauces.
- Rice or Quinoa: Stir it into cooked rice or quinoa for a flavorful side dish.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons White Sesame Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Black Sesame Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Dried Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Dried Minced Onion
- 2 tablespoons Flaky Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
Instructions
How To Make Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Crafting your own everything bagel seasoning is quite easy. You start by toasting your sesame seeds to produce that deep umami flavor, then mix it with the dried garlic, onion flakes and the poppy seeds. Lastly, you add in your flaky salt for that extra gourmet taste.
Toast Your Sesame Seeds
- In your sauce pan, pour in only your sesame seeds and put it on the stove over low heat. Toast the seeds for about 10 minutes, tossing every 1-2 minutes, to ensure they don't burn. You'll know they are done roasting when they turn a slightly darker color and the nutty, toasted aroma of the seeds start filling the air.
- Pro Tip: Don't skip this step! Toasting your sesame seeds adds depth to the already nutty essence of this seasoning. It takes a little while to do, but trust me, it's worth it.
Mix Your Ingredients
- Remove your pan of toasted sesame seeds from the stove and add in your poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion and flaky salt. Give everything a good toss – to ensure every spice is well mixed.
- Pour your finished everything bagel seasoning into a glass spice jar for long term keeping, or simply use your new spice mix immediately, on any foods that would benefit from this savory, salty & crunchy seasoning!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
What is the secret to amazing everything bagel seasoning?
The key is to toast your sesame seeds. This step adds depth to the already nutty essence of this seasoning. It takes a little while to do, but trust me, it’s worth it.
What are the best uses of everything bagel seasoning?
It’s excellent on bagels and cream cheese, of course, but in addition to that, it’s great sprinkled on top of mac and cheese, french fries and pastas.
Abinash
Really easy to make and tasted good
Josie
Yes exactly like the everything bagel at Einstein’s!
KT
After trying this on a bagel, which was SO tasty, I used the seasoning on fried eggs, and in rice so far! Can’t wait to try it on everything else! Thanks for the suggestions – super helpful.
Alice
Toasting the sesame seeds is a good tip