Here’s a simple way to make Everything Bagel Bits — a crunchy, flavorful snack or topping that captures the iconic “everything” bagel seasoning.
🥯 Everything Bagel Bits
Ingredients
- 2–3 cups bread cubes (day-old bread works best)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1–2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- (Store-bought or homemade: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, coarse salt)
Optional:
- Grated Parmesan for extra flavor
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare bread cubes
- Cut bread into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes).
3️⃣ Toss with oil and seasoning
- In a bowl, mix bread cubes with olive oil and everything bagel seasoning until evenly coated.
- Add Parmesan if using.
4️⃣ Bake until crispy
- Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and crunchy.
5️⃣ Cool & store
- Let cool completely before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
💡 Tips
- Use stale or toasted bread for extra crunch.
- Great as a salad topping, snack, or mixed into soups.
- You can customize the seasoning — add chili flakes for a spicy kick or dried herbs for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give a quick no-bake stovetop version that makes crispy everything bagel bits in 10 minutes.
