How To Make Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix

I live in New York City, the home of amazing bagels, so it should come as no surprise that I eat plenty of them. And no matter the filling, my bagel choice is always the same: an everything bagel. The secret ingredient is a magical spice blend of poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.

Sure, you can buy an everything bagel spice blend, but we’ve got something better: a recipe to make it yourself at home.

Everything bagel seasoning typically includes poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. It’s a mixture of common ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now.

Everything bagel seasoning is a combination of toasty, salty, and savory flavors that work together beautifully to make every bite a little different. There’s an even mix of each ingredient, except the salt (there’s slightly less of that). Of course, you can always adjust the ratio to suit your own taste.

I think the bigger question is how can’t you use this seasoning blend! The possibilities are nearly endless:

• Use it on everything from bagels to avocado toast to bread sticks.
• Mix it into cream cheese, dip, or hummus.
• Blend it into scrambled eggs or mac and cheese.

When using it on store-bought bagels, first brush the top of the bagel with a very thin layer of water, then sprinkle with everything bagel spice. The water is essential for the spice mix to stick to the bagels.