Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
My homemade everything bagel seasoning takes only 2 minutes to make! It’s made with garlic and onion powder rather than dried garlic and onion flakes. I wanted it to be easy to whip up with spices you probably already have in your kitchen. My favorite way to use this seasoning is on top of sourdough bagels. I hope it replaces the store-bought seasoning in your home like it has in ours!
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Inspiration Behind My Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
My husband, Tyler, and I absolutely love sourdough everything bagels. I make them at least once a month for Saturday and Sunday mornings! But I wanted to find a more budget-friendly way to make the seasoning. It can get a little pricey at the store.
So one weekend when we ran out, I decided to make my own, and that’s how this recipe was created! I used what we already had in the house and kept it simple.
My hope is that this recipe not only helps you switch to making your own everything bagel seasoning but also saves you money.
What is Everything Bagel Seasoning?
It’s a delicious blend of sea salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, and garlic. It’s a spice you can put on many different foods, from bagels to eggs to salmon!
Why We Love This Recipe and Think You Will Too!
- Better than Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning: My husband says he likes this seasoning more than Trader Joe’s!
- Easy to Make: It only takes 2 minutes and 2 quick steps to whip up.
- Wholesome Ingredients: There are no additives or extra ingredients in this seasoning.
- Made With Common Kitchen Spices: Each ingredient is something you probably already have in your kitchen!
My Tips for Making Homemade Seasoning
- Read the entire recipe before you get started so you know what to expect.
- Make sure you stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Use fresh spices; make sure they haven’t been sitting in the spice rack for years.
- Store in an airtight glass container for the best flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need (with notes and substitutions)
Note: Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for measurements
- garlic powder: Make sure it’s salt-free, you can swap this for dried minced garlic if desired
- onion powder: Make sure it’s salt-free, you can swap this for dried minced garlic if desired
- sea salt: this is a great wholesome salt option
- sesame seeds: you can swap these for black sesame seeds if desired
- poppy seeds: you can use any kind, organic or regular
Helpful Kitchen Tools for this Recipe
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- 4oz Ball Mason Jars for storing
How to Make Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning
Note: Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for the full written recipe.
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until evenly distributed.
Store in an airtight container or jar, preferably glass, at room temperature for 6 months up to 1 year.
My Favorite Uses for Everything Bagel Seasoning
I absolutely love using this seasoning on sourdough bagels, whether I make my sourdough everything bagels or plain bagels with this seasoning sprinkled on top of the cream cheese.
Here are a few other ways to use everything bagel seasoning:
- sprinkle on top of salmon
- to make everything bagel avocado toast
- sprinkle on top of homemade sourdough hamburger buns
- add to popcorn popped at home for a savory twist
- sprinkle on top of pan-fried eggs for extra flavor
How to Store Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning
Store everything bagel seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. I like to keep glass spice jars when I’ve used them up to store homemade seasonings. It’ll last 6 months to 1 year.
If I don’t have any leftover seasoning jars, I like to also use 4-oz Ball mason jars for storing homemade seasonings. They work wonderfully!
Variations to Try
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Swap the garlic powder and onion powder for dried minced garlic and onion.
- Swap regular sesame seeds for black sesame seeds.
- Use dried black garlic instead of garlic powder for a different taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything bagels are regular bagels topped with everything bagel seasoning. This includes garlic, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and sea salt.
You can use it in so many ways! From topping salmon to using it to make everything bagels. For more ideas, check out my section above on ways to use this seasoning.
Yes! You can double it as many times as you’d like.
This Trader Joe’s seasoning is made of sea salt, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, and sesame seeds.
More Homemade Kitchen Staple Recipes
If you’re looking for more homemade kitchen staples to swap for store-bought, try a few of these:
- Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Stock
- Homemade Honey Mustard
- Sourdough Graham Crackers
- Quick Marinara Dipping Sauce
- Homemade Whipped Cream
- Sourdough Hot Dog Buns
- Sourdough Bagels
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Recipe
Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tsp garlic powder (salt-free)
- 2 tsp onion powder (salt-free)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 3 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until evenly distributed.
- Store in an airtight container or jar, preferably glass, at room temperature for 6 months up to 1 year.