This homemade everything bagel seasoning takes just minutes to make and uses 6 simple ingredients. Bold, crunchy and endlessly versatile—you’ll want to sprinkle it on everything!
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If there’s one seasoning blend I always keep on hand, it’s this one. Everything bagel seasoning is salty, crunchy, garlicky and just plain addictive. And while you can absolutely buy it at the store (hello, Trader Joe’s), making it at home is just as easy—and honestly, even better. You control the flavor, the salt and the freshness, and chances are you already have all six ingredients in your pantry.
So whether you’re team “sprinkle it on everything” or just curious what the fuss is about, this homemade everything bagel seasoning recipe is for you.
How to Make Everything Bagel Seasoning
Measure out a few pantry spices, stir them together and you’ve got bold flavor in less time than it takes to say ‘pass the seasoning.’
Grab These Ingredients
- White and black sesame seeds: I love the mix of both here, not just for the flavor, but for that extra visual pop. The nutty crunch of sesame seeds is what gives this blend its signature toasty flavor. If you don’t have both white and black sesame seeds, no worries! Just double up on whichever one you have.
- Dried minced garlic and onion: Don’t sub powder for either of these seasonings! The big flakes are what give you those satisfying bursts of garlicky, oniony flavor and that signature “everything” crunch.
- Poppy seeds: Add crunch and classic bagel flavor.
- Flaky sea salt: This is the ingredient I get the most questions about, and I always recommend using a high-quality flaky sea salt like Maldon. The large flakes give you little pops of saltiness without overpowering everything else. Kosher and table salt will make this mix way too salty, so don’t use them.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Mix It Up
Once you’ve got your ingredients measured out, just stir everything together in a bowl (or shake it up in a jar if you’re feeling fancy). That’s it. No toasting, no grinding, no extra steps—just a bold, crunchy seasoning blend that’s ready in about 30 seconds.
How to Use Everything Bagel Seasoning
This homemade spice blend is wildly versatile, and when I say I’ve put it on everything, I mean everything. From bagels to pizza crust, here are some of my favorite ways to use everything bagel seasoning:
- Homemade bagels
- Avocado toast
- Breakfast pizza
- Eggs
- Roasted veggies
- Cream cheese stuffed bagel bites (shown above)
- Savory shortbread cookies
- Homemade biscuit breakfast sandwich
- Pigs In a Blanket
- Cottage cheese or yogurt bowls
- Popcorn
- Hummus
- Pizza dough pretzel bites
- Homemade burger buns
- No yeast bread
How to Store It
Store your DIY everything seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature. It’ll stay fresh for up to 6 months, but let’s be honest—it probably won’t last that long!
Quick to make, easy to love and endlessly useful, this is the DIY everything bagel seasoning you’ll reach for again and again. Go ahead and sprinkle it on everything!
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- 1 Tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon dried minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, garlic, onion, poppy seeds and salt.
- Use immediately or store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.
Kelly’s Notes
- I recommend flaky sea salt (like Maldon) for the best texture and flavor. Avoid table or kosher salt—they’ll make the mix too salty.
- No black sesame seeds? No problem. Just double the white sesame seeds.
- Don’t sub garlic or onion powder! You want the texture from the dried minced versions for that signature crunch.
- Ways to use it: Sprinkle it on avocado toast, eggs, homemade bagels, roasted veggies, breakfast pizza, popcorn, cottage cheese, hummus and more!
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