TJ's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Is More Than a Toast Topper

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Sometimes a new spice blend enters our culinary world and changes everything. Believe it or not, there was a time when pumpkin spice seemed like a novel fall flavoring, but these days it’s a seasonal staple. The same thing happened with one of Trader Joes’ creative seasoning blends. It’s salty, savory, and can be used in dozens of different ways: Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. When it first hit store shelves, it was all anyone could talk about. But these days, it’s a Trader Joe’s staple, and other brands have even started making their own everything bagel seasoning blends.

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You can make everything bagel seasoning on your own if you don’t have a TJ’s nearby, or stock up on the stuff online so you can reach for a bottle every time you think your meal needs an upgrade. The mix of seeds, spices, and salt adds a savory blast of flavor and a light crunch to almost any recipe, from appetizers to breakfast, dinner to snack time, and back again.

Need some inspiration? Here are some of our favorite ways to use up your Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning.

Everything Bagel Focaccia

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Soft, squishy focaccia bread is one of our favorite things to bake. Add a generous sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, and you’ve got a simple breakfast option, a delicious side for soup, and an epic sandwich bread.

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Everything Bagel Seasoned Cod

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We know we should add more fish to our diets, but sometimes we just don’t know where to start. That’s why we love simple recipe ideas like this everything bagel seasoned cod. The fish itself is light, flaky, and mild, while the seasoning on top adds both flavor and crunch.

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Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

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Jazz up one of the simplest two-ingredient recipes around (pigs in a blanket) with your secret third inclusion: everything bagel seasoning. Crescent roll dough, hot dogs, and Everything But The Bagel are all you need.

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Everything Bagel Dip

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We can think of a million ways to gobble up this everything bagel dip. Serve it with pita chips, bagel crisps, and crackers, or set up a raw vegetable platter and get to snackin’. And just think of the sandwich spread potential!

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Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers

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Sweet mini peppers, cream cheese, and everything bagel seasoning are all you need to make this simple but satisfying appetizer.

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Instant Pot Creamy Everything Bagel Chicken Thighs

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This recipe is for the real bagel lovers out there. Double down on the flavors of your favorite breakfast by cooking chicken thighs in a dreamy cream cheese-based sauce, adding everything bagel seasoning, and serving with fresh tomatoes. And would it be totally wild to serve warm bagels on the side instead of traditional dinner rolls?

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Everything Bagel Seared Tuna

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If you’re looking for an at-home date night meal idea, check out this everything bagel seared tuna. The flavorful crust adds texture to the tender rare tuna beneath, and you can serve it with any of your favorite side dishes.

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Everything Roasted Potatoes

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This Whole30 recipe uses everything bagel seasoning to load roasted potatoes with flavor, for a side dish that works just as well next to a plate of eggs as a dinner of roasted salmon.

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Gluten-Free Whole30 Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders

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The gluten-free breading on these chicken tenders is way better than your usual boring breadcrumbs. It’s made with a blend of everything bagel seasoning and almond flour, so each bite is nutty and full of robust flavor.

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Everything Bagel Mac and Cheese

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Mac and cheese is classic comfort good, but the flavor can fall flat sometimes. Change that by sprinkling your dish with a generous helping of everything bagel seasoning.

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Everything Bagel Chicken Wings

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Coat your chicken wings in butter and everything bagel seasoning and you’ll find yourself thinking, “Buffalo who?”

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Everything Edamame

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Edamame is a high-protein snack that’s fun to munch on, especially when you sprinkle it with some everything bagel seasoning before serving.

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Everything Dinner Rolls

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Light, fluffy, homemade dinner rolls are even better with the slight crunch of everything bagel seasoning sprinkled on top.

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Everything Bagel Cheesy Monkey Bread

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Between the crispy, cheesy edges and the gooey top covered in everything bagel seasoning, this monkey bread doesn’t stand a chance in a house of hungry people.

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Everything Bagel Cheese Balls

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Savory mini cheese balls rolled in everything bagel seasoning make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer when served atop crispy crackers.

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Everything Bagel Potato Salad

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Potato salad can taste a little bland, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Give your taters the love they deserve by adding a generous helping of everything bagel seasoning, pickled red onions, and scallions to make the flavors pop.

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Everything Bagel White Pizza

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Pick up some pre-made pizza dough and you can whip up this everything bagel white pizza in minutes for an easy, satisfying dinner.

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Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon

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Instead of putting salmon on your everything bagel, flip the script and put everything bagel seasoning on your salmon for a memorable meal.

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Everything Bagel Popcorn

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When you’re craving that everything bagel flavor, nothing hits the spot more easily than sprinkling it over a bowl of freshly popped popcorn.

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