Remember when everything seasoning was solely relegated to bagels? Neither do we! The savory, salty, umami-packed mix has officially proven that it can elevate just about anything.
What's in Everything Bagel Seasoning?
While the exact ingredients may vary slightly depending on the recipe, everything bagel seasoning typically includes a blend of:
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Dried garlic flakes
- Dried onion flakes
- Coarse salt
This combination of ingredients provides a deliciously savory, slightly salty flavor profile with hints of garlic and onion, along with a satisfying crunch from the seeds. Mixed and matched in just the right ratios, the seasoning has proved it has what it takes to evolve well beyond bagels.
Creative Ways to Use Everything Bagel Seasoning
One of the best things about the increasingly popular seasoning is its versatility. Here are some delicious ideas for making the most of this pantry staple.
Bagels and Toast: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over cream cheese on a toasted bagel for a classic breakfast treat.
Avocado Toast: Elevate your avocado toast by adding a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor and texture.
Eggs: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over scrambled eggs, omelets, or frittatas for a savory twist.
Salads: Use everything bagel seasoning as a seasoning for salad dressings or sprinkle it directly onto salads for added crunch.
Roasted Vegetables: Toss roasted vegetables with olive oil and everything bagel seasoning before roasting for a flavorful side dish.
Popcorn: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over freshly popped popcorn for a savory snack.
Bread: Mix everything bagel seasoning into bread dough before baking to create everything bagel-flavored bread.
Hummus: Mix everything bagel seasoning into hummus for a flavorful dip.
Grilled Cheese: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on the outside of a grilled cheese sandwich for extra flavor and crunch.
Meats: Use everything bagel seasoning as a rub for chicken, fish, or pork before grilling or roasting.
Recipes with Everything Bagel Seasoning
These are just a few ideas to get you started, but feel free to get creative and experiment with everything bagel seasoning in any of your favorite, go-to dishes.
Everything Bagel Mac and Cheese: To further emphasize the savory allium flavor from the seasoning, top your baked mac with a crunchy layer of fried onions.
Everything Bagel Avocado Toast: Two morning favorites join forces in this ultimate brunch dish, featuring fans of buttery avocado and jammy poached eggs.
Savory Crusted Salmon: Think beyond breakfast! Swap breadcrumbs for everything bagel seasoning, to create an over-the-top flavorful coating for tender filets of salmon.
Everything Bagel Seasoned Sushi Rice: There’s no better base for a “Philadelphia”-style sushi roll of smoked salmon and cream cheese than rice flecked with everything bagel seasoning.
Vegan Sushi Rolls: You definitely won’t miss the fish when you flavor these fresh, veggie-packed rolls with a savory blend of garlic, seeds and salt.
Keto-Inspired Crackers: While they make excellent dippers or toppers, these seedy snacks are tasty enough to nosh all on their own.
You know we appreciate the power of seasoning around here. So definitely don’t sleep on this trendy blend, featuring seeds, spice, and everything nice.
