How to Recipes/ Seasoning BY:Mireille PUBLISHED: 10/21/2021 UPDATED: 03/16/2024

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

This Everything Bagel Seasoning is amazing and what makes it even better is you can make it yourself!

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It is a very easy recipe so if this Trader Joe’s seasoning is not available to you then you can make it yourself. To make it even better I added one more ingredient. So, are you ready to learn how to make Everything but the bagel seasoning? Let’s get started!

What You Need For This Recipe

Want to make this Everything Bagel seasoning make certain you have the following ingredients on your grocery shopping list and have them ready when you start:

White sesame seeds – has a powerful aroma and a nutty flavor
Black sesame seeds – equal to white sesame seeds black sesame seeds also have a nutty flavor
Dried minced onion – provides a subtle sweetness and depth to this seasoning mix
Garlic powder – adds a savory, umami flavor to the bagel blend
Dried onions – the dried onions add texture and taste
Sea salt – an essential ingredient in bagel seasoning
Nigella seeds – these tiny black seeds have a subtle bitter and pungent taste that combines well with the other ingredients in this mix

You can find all the ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Make Everything Bagel Seasoning

To make this seasoning recipe is super easy. Start with a bowl or a big glass jar. Take your measuring spoons and measure all of the ingredients before you put them in a bowl.
Now take a spoon and stir all the ingredients through for at least 1 minute so you are certain that the ingredients are distributed evenly.
You do not want to have all the salt or sesame in one tablespoon. If possible, use a knife to cut the dried onions more finely so they can distribute evenly in the mix as well.
If you use a jar just close the lid and shake to combine all the ingredients spice blend. You will get great colored seasoning that you can use on many different dishes.

Delicious Homemade Spice Blend

If you visited the Tortilla Channel before you might know that I love to make seasoning and spice blends. Not only does it allow you to customize the recipe to your taste but it is also much cheaper compared to buying seasoning packets.

Especially if you have the ingredients in your kitchen pantry you can make your seasoning for a fraction of the price. The same applies to this bagel seasoning that you can put on your bagels but also on all of your egg recipes, salads, or vegetables.

As this seasoning is not available in the Netherlands, for example, it is an easy way to be still able to make this seasoning and to turn your dishes into something amazing.

See How To Make Bagel Seasoning

Want to see how easy it is to make a seasoning mix for bagels? Take a look at the recipe video with step-by-step instructions in the recipe card below.

You can easily follow along and make this recipe at home.

How Do You Get Everything Bagel Seasoning To Stick?

When you use this seasoning to stick on a bagel or a bun all you need is some beaten egg white. You can also use egg wash or a whole beaten egg.

The advantage of egg wash or a whole egg is your bagel or bread buns will turn a nice golden brown.

Is Everything Bagel Seasoning Gluten-Free?

Yes, none of the ingredients in Everything bagel is part of grain so this seasoning mix is gluten-free.

Is Everything But The Bagel Seasoning Vegan?

Yes, all ingredients in this bagel spice mix are plant-based so this seasoning can be used if you eat vegan.

Use Everything Bagel Seasoning With

There are a lot of recipes that can this bagel seasoning. You can put it on top of a bagel but you can also sprinkle it on:

Eggs – boiled or poached eggs get a lift from this seasoning
Vegetables – sprinkle it on your cheesy green beans or oven-roasted honey garlic carrots
Bread – brush your dinner rolls with butter before sprinkling this seasoning on them
Meat – rub it on some steak
Fish – also great with grilled fish
Bagel – put on your bagel
Salad – sprinkle it on your salad
Chicken – Flavor your chicken
Hummus – Put it on top of your homemade hummus
Crackers – add it to your homemade crackers
Mashed potatoes – decorate your mashed potatoes
Pizza – top your pizza
Avocado toast – sprinkle it on your avocado toast
Pan tomato – enhance your pan con tomate
Mexican corn salad – flavor Mexican street corn salad
Guacamole – enjoy it with fresh guacamole
Popcorn – use it to season your popcorn
Salmon – top your salmon with it

How To Store Everything Bagel Seasoning

The best way to store seasoning in general and this Everything Bagel seasoning mix is in a glass spice jar or an airtight container.

Keep the seasoning in a dry and dark place like your pantry or a kitchen cabinet. Do not store it in direct sunlight as this affects the taste and color of the spice blend.

Never store this spice blend in the refrigerator or freezer because then moisture can access the seasoning.

Serving Size Everything Bagel Seasoning

When you use this Everything bagel seasoning mix to decorate start with 1 tablespoon. If you want to add this seasoning to a salad you can add 2 tablespoons.

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