Everything Bagel Spice Blend is a savory, crunchy, and salty flavoring that has uses way beyond flavoring a plain bagel. And you probably already have all of the necessary ingredients in your own pantry!
When I need a super-hearty breakfast in the morning, one of my favorite things to make is an Egg'l Bagel™ (trademarked in my dreams). Basically, it's a toasted bagel with smashed avocado and a runny fried egg, seasoned with salt and pepper and a little sriracha if I'm feeling particularly wild and crazy. Yum! My go-to bagel for a savory Egg'l Bagel is an everything bagel. I love all the extra flavor the "everything" (typically onion, garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and salt) provides.
The last time I was at the store to pick up an everything bagel for my morning breakfast, I was dismayed to find all that was left were plain and whole wheat bagels. Boring with a capital B. I figured there must be a way to make my own everything bagel, and voila, this spice blend saved the day. (To make a plain bagel into an everything bagel, simply lightly moisten the top of the bagel with water and sprinkle away!)
It's quite likely you already have all the necessary ingredients in your pantry to make this simple spice blend. You can play with the ratios a bit to suit your tastebuds, but I like my everything bagel heavy on the onion and a little lighter on the garlic.
And don't think this spice blend is for bagels only! It also makes a great seasoning for chicken, avocado toast, and hummus (recipe to come!).
Everything Bagel Spice Blend
makes about 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon dried garlic
2 tablespoons dried onion
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1. Toast the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small jar.
2. Add the poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and coarse salt. Place the lid on the jar and shake to combine.
3. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature away from sunlight for up to three months.
makes about 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 tablespoon dried garlic
2 tablespoons dried onion
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1. Toast the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small jar.
2. Add the poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and coarse salt. Place the lid on the jar and shake to combine.
3. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature away from sunlight for up to three months.
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