Ah, Everything Bagel Bits—those little crunchy flavor bombs are perfect for snacking, topping salads, mixing into cream cheese, or sprinkling over avocado toast. You can make them at home easily, either as baked bagel cubes or a dry seasoning mix. Here’s a simple guide for both:
1. Homemade Everything Bagel Bits (from bagels)
Ingredients
- 2–3 bagels (plain, sesame, or any kind you like)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp dried minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried minced onion
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bagels
- Cut bagels into small bite-sized cubes.
- Toss with oil and seasoning
- In a bowl, toss bagel cubes with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and salt. Toss again until evenly coated.
- Bake
- Spread the cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and store
- Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for 1–2 weeks.
2. Everything Bagel Seasoning (Sprinkle Only)
If you just want the flavor without the bagel crunch:
Ingredients
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp dried minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried minced onion
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
Mix together and sprinkle over:
- Avocado toast
- Cream cheese
- Roasted vegetables
- Scrambled eggs
💡 Tips
- Toast the seeds lightly in a dry pan for a deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
- Perfect for customizing—mix in sunflower seeds or flax seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
If you want, I can give a microwave shortcut version of Everything Bagel Bits that’s ready in 5 minutes for snacking.
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