Everything bagel seasoning is easy and affordable to make at home.

Why make your own everything bagel seasoning?

For one, its cheaper than buying it premade.

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You also have more control over the freshness, ensuring your seasoning mix is as flavorful as possible.

Lastly, you might adjust the exact blend.

What Is Everything Bagel Seasoning?

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What came first, the seasoning or the bagel?

The spice mix typically includes sesame seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, salt, and poppy seeds.

Trader Joes and Olde Thompson were favorites, thanks to their balanced flavors and the right amount of saltiness.

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One thing that struck recipe developer Nicole Hopper while testing this spice mix was the color.

Nicole found flaky sea salt to have a more pleasing look and a fun, crunchy texture.

Mortons sea salt flakes work nicely and are widely available, but any brand will do.

Garlic and Onion Flakes Toasted in a Stainless Steel Pan for Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe

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If you dont have flaky salt, you could use coarse kosher salt.

Avoid any kind of fine salt or table salt for this recipe.

How to Use Everything Bagel Seasoning

Nicole enjoys sprinkling homemade everything bagel seasoning onavocado toast.

Toasted Garlic and Onion Flakes in a Stainless Steel Pan for Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe

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It has a good balance of different textures and a subtle nuttiness from the sesame.

Use everything bagel seasoning anywhere youd enjoy a bit of crunch, nuttiness, savoriness, and saltiness.

Try sprinkling it over cream cheese, eggs, avocado, popcorn, or hummus.

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Use it to season homemade crackers or top homemade breads before baking.

The sky is the limit!

Omit it completely to make it salt-free.

Everything Bagel Seasoning Mixed Together Using a Wooden Spoon

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We used McCormick brand dried minced garlic and onion.

Add the garlic and onion to a small dry skillet over medium heat.

Toast, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Transfer to a small bowl and set aside to cool slightly, about 3 minutes.

But if youre planning on cooking or baking with it, err on the side of less toasted.

Whisk everything together until evenly combined.

Everything Bagel Seasoning in a Tall Cylindrical Glass Jar With a Wooden Spoon In It, Next to a Wooden Circular Top and a Black and White Stripped Kitchen Towel

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Transfer to an airtight jar or container.

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

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