
That iconic bagel-shop flavor is surprisingly easy to recreate at home, and making your own blend means you know exactly what's in every pinch. Store-bought seasoning mixes can sneak in anti-caking agents and preservatives that don't belong on a clean ingredient list, so mixing your own is a genuinely smart move. This version keeps things beautifully simple: toasty white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried minced onion, and flaky sea salt — nothing more, nothing less. The combination delivers that savory, nutty, slightly garlicky punch that makes everything it touches taste like it came from a proper deli counter. Stir it together in minutes and store it in a jar for up to three months, so you always have it on hand. Sprinkle it over avocado toast, roasted vegetables, eggs, or cream cheese and you'll wonder how your pantry ever survived without it.
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Combine the white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and flaky sea salt in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
Transfer to an airtight jar or container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
