30+ Ways to Use Trader Joe’s Iconic Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, According to Super Fans
Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning is iconic, and fans have far more than a baker's dozen delicious uses to prove why this seasoning blend is the GOAT.
It all started a few days ago when u/90daytroll entered the Trader Joe's subreddit and posted, "What are foods that Everything but the Bagel tastes good on that people likely aren't using it for? I asked this on AskReddit and got no replies. I just started using it on a spinach and olive salad and thought it was good."
TJ's fans responded in droves, with nearly 500 people commenting in three days.
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For the uninitiated, Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning is a blend that could put the rest of your spice rack out of business. It combines black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic onion and sea salt flakes.
Everything But the Bagel hacks and recipes have been around for a while, but they seem to get more creative with time. You can even make your own version of the seasoning at home if you're feeling fancy. Or, you could save your creative juices for your EBTB recipes. Reddit is crazy in love with these 30+ delicious ways to use TJ's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
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The Best Ways to Use Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, According to Reddit
1. Get this: Bagels
It sounds a little odd at first blush, right? Why not just get an Everything Bagel? One Redditor made an excellent point.
"I also have minor disdain for Everything Bagels for being so sticky and messy, so I just get plain bagels, slather cream cheese on...then, sprinkle The Everything But the Bagel Seasoning on top...it’s neater but [has] the same effect," the person said.
Another bagel-centric idea, "Whenever I make lox on a bagel, I drizzle a tiny smidge of olive oil on top of the salmon and then add some of the everything bagel seasoning," another wrote. "It’s SO good!"
2. Eggs
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning goes with all things breakfast, not just bagels.
"Scrambled eggs sprinkled with EBTB with Parmesan cheese," the person said.
"Also great on steak and eggs," dished a Redditor.
What are we having for sides, you ask?
"Sprinkle it on my hashbrowns with some pepper," suggested a person.
3. Avocado toast
"I use it on avocado toast, but that's probably very common," wrote one Redditor.
Yes, it is. The thread mentions avocado toast more than 10 times, making it one of the most popular ways to use Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
But even here, there's room for creativity. Some Reddit-backed suggestions include:
"Avocado toast with cherry, tomatoes and onion!"
"Avocado toast with poached eggs."
"Smoked salmon on avocado toast with Everything But the Bagel!"
"Avocado toast with scrambled eggs."
4. Cottage cheese
Like avocado toast, the number of people who responded with ways to combine EBTB seasoning with cottage cheese hit double digits.
In fact, one Redditor even said the seasoning "makes cottage cheese bearable." Here are some idea of how to combine the seasoning blend with the current dairy darling.
"I put it on cottage cheese with quartered cherry tomatoes! It's so good."
"I make cottage cheese toast, bacon, cut-up hard-boiled egg, hot sauce (Cholula) and Everything But the Bagel Seasoning."
"Cottage cheese — I add hot sauce and EBTB seasoning to my cottage cheese, and it’s delicious."
"Mini bell peppers stuffed with cottage cheese and sprinkled with EBTB seasoning."
5. Carbs
Bagels aren't the only carbs that benefit from a sprinkle (or eight) of Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. The seasoning takes even the coziest of comfort food classics to new heights.
"Mashed potatoes," said a fan.
Speaking of potatoes, baked potatoes were another popular option. Then, there's this gem of a cold-weather idea, "Baked potato soup," one person commented.
Oh, and this all-season suggestion for the favorite Trader Joe's seasoning: "Fries of any kind," a fan said.
"Pizza," dished someone else.
"Instant ramen. No seasoning. Drain the water. Top with two poached eggs and EBTB" wrote another.
"Cut a croissant in half, sprinkle it on there, then warm it — It’s magical," added another commenter.
The French would swoon, but we're not sure in a good way.
6. Sandwiches
The Everything But the Bagel Seasoning spices up mid-day meals, per Redditors.
"Pigs in a blanket and grilled cheese," spilled a fan, "My son loves a grilled cheese with EBTB seasoning."
Should you put the seasoning on the inside or outside of grilled cheese? It depends on who you ask.
"Inside," said a commenter. "Bonus points if you use a cast iron pan."
Another fan served a different take, "On the outside of grilled cheese sandwiches. Press it into the butter/spread of choice. Then, grill as usual."
Honestly? They both sound good.
"Tuna salad sandwich," suggested another.
"Egg and cheese sandwich," said someone else.
"I make cucumber sandwiches and hit it with the EBTB seasoning instead of salt and pepper."
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7. Dinner
We've reached the point in this piece where it's clear that Everything But the Bagel Seasoning can be enjoyed in any of your three square meals daily. And now, it's time for EBTB: dinner edition.
"Shredded cabbage with sweet chili sauce and grilled chicken," said one Redditor.
"I make baked chicken wings with that, plus smoked paprika and garlic powder," wrote another.
"Kimchi fried rice or just kimchi," a fan said.
"My roommate makes baked salmon fillets with the garlic spread on it, then sprinkled with Everything But the Bagel spice and it is to die for," one person said.
This person also dished their favorite EBTB recipe.
"I half an eggplant, salt to sweat, score the interior, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle the seasoning. Roast at 425 until brown and bubbling on the edges. Service with thick Tuscan bread and hummus or feta spread.
8. TL;DR
One Redditor cut to the chase:
"I put that...on everything," the person said. To which someone responded, "This is the only acceptable answer."
