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There’s something about having a homemade seasoning blend in the pantry that makes everyday meals feel intentional. This Everything Bagel Seasoning is one of those simple kitchen staples that instantly elevates toast, eggs, breads, soups, and even roasted vegetables.
If you’ve ever sprinkled everything seasoning over cream cheese or avocado toast and thought, “I should just make this myself,” you absolutely can. It takes five minutes, uses pantry staples, and fits perfectly into your Kitchen Basics collection alongside homemade taco seasoning, buttermilk ranch mix, and Italian seasoning (coming soon!).
This blend is salty, nutty, garlicky, and balanced — exactly what you want when finishing homemade bread or adding texture to a hearty soup.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Takes just 5 minutes
- No preservatives or additives
- Easily customizable for salt preference
- Perfect for breads, soups, eggs, and dips
- A foundational Kitchen Basics staple
Ingredients
- White sesame seeds
- Black sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Dried minced garlic
- Dried minced onion
- Flaky sea salt (or coarse kosher salt)
The combination of both white and black sesame seeds gives this blend the classic bakery look, while the dried garlic and onion add that signature savory depth. Flaky salt keeps the texture slightly coarse, which is exactly what you want for a true everything-style seasoning.
Equipment Needed
Small mixing bowl – A small bowl keeps everything contained while you stir, preventing seeds from scattering across the counter and making cleanup simple.
Measuring spoons – Accurate measuring ensures the salt, garlic, and onion stay balanced. Even small changes in seasoning ratios can noticeably affect flavor.
Airtight spice jar or container – An airtight jar protects the sesame seeds and dried aromatics from moisture, preserving freshness and preventing clumping. A small glass spice jar with a shaker lid makes it easy to sprinkle evenly over avocado toast, homemade Dutch oven bread, soft dinner rolls, or even a warm bowl of soup.
A small glass spice jar works beautifully for storage and makes it easy to sprinkle over avocado toast, homemade Dutch oven bread, or soft dinner rolls.
How to Make Everything Bagel Seasoning at home
Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined. That’s it.
There’s no grinding required — traditional everything bagel seasoning has a coarse, textured finish. Once mixed, transfer it to an airtight jar and store at room temperature.
It keeps well for months and is ready whenever you’re making homemade bread, stirring together a quick dip, or finishing a bowl of soup.
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This homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning is a simple 5-minute pantry blend made with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky salt. Perfect for avocado toast, homemade bread, eggs, dips, and roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 1/3 cup
- Category: Basics, Seasoning
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP white sesame seeds
- 1 TBSP black sesame seeds
- 1 TBSP poppy seeds
- 1 TBSP dried minced garlic
- 1 TBSP dried minced onion
- 1½ tsp flaky sea salt (or coarse kosher salt)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
- Stir well until evenly combined.
- Transfer to an airtight jar or spice container.
- Store at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Notes
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This recipe makes about ⅓ cup. Double the batch if you’d like to fill a standard 4-ounce spice jar.
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For a lower sodium blend, reduce the salt to 1 teaspoon.
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For a stronger garlic flavor, increase dried minced garlic to 1½ TBSP.
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Traditional everything seasoning is coarse, so avoid grinding unless you prefer a finer texture.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh sesame seeds for the best flavor.
- Do not grind the mixture unless you prefer a finer texture.
- If using fine salt instead of flaky, reduce the amount slightly.
- Double the batch if you want to fill a full-size spice jar.
Storage
Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Avoid storing near heat or direct sunlight to preserve flavor.
Variations & Serving Ideas
- Sprinkle over avocado toast or cream cheese toast.
- Top soft-boiled or scrambled eggs.
- Add to homemade bread dough like Jalapeño Cheddar Dutch Oven Bread or brush over Soft Dinner Rolls before baking.
- Stir into sour cream or Greek yogurt for a quick dip.
- Finish roasted vegetables or sheet pan chicken.
It’s especially good sprinkled over warm slices of homemade bread alongside a bowl of cozy soup like creamy chicken noodle or tomato soup. If you’re building your pantry, this seasoning pairs perfectly with other Kitchen Basics like homemade garlic butter, taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce.
More Recipes to Try
If you’re building your pantry and love from-scratch staples, here are a few more recipes from our kitchen that pair beautifully with this Everything Bagel Seasoning:
- Kitchen Basics Hub – Explore all of our foundational pantry recipes in one place.
- Homemade Taco Seasoning – A bold, easy blend perfect for tacos, soups, and casseroles.
- Italian Seasoning – (Coming soon!) A versatile herb mix for pasta, marinara, and roasted vegetables.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix – Perfect for dips, dressings, and seasoning chicken or potatoes.
- Garlic Butter – A simple, flavorful spread for bread, pasta, and vegetables.
- Marinara Sauce – A classic homemade sauce that pairs perfectly with bread and pasta.
- Bread Recipes – Browse all of our homemade breads and rolls.
- Dutch Oven Bread – Crusty, bakery-style bread made right at home.
- Soft Dinner Rolls – Fluffy, buttery rolls that are perfect with soup or holiday meals.
- Soup Recipes – Cozy, comforting soups that pair beautifully with fresh bread and seasoning blends.
Keeping a few homemade basics like these stocked in your kitchen makes everyday meals easier, more flavorful, and more intentional.
Final Thoughts
Homemade seasoning blends are one of the simplest ways to build flavor without extra effort. Once you start keeping staples like this in your pantry, everyday meals feel easier and more put together.
This Everything Bagel Seasoning is quick, dependable, and endlessly useful — exactly what a good kitchen basic should be.
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