Description
Deb’s ranch crackers bring zesty ranch seasoning to crispy homemade crackers, elevating snack time with bold southwestern flavors. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make these crackers an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (910 ounces / 25.8 kilograms) bag oyster crackers
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil or melted butter
Seasoning:
- 1 (1 ounce / 28 grams) packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoons dried dill (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking setup by lining a sheet with parchment paper and warming the oven to a gentle 250F (120C), creating an ideal environment for transforming ordinary oyster crackers into zesty ranch-infused delights.
- Create a flavorful coating by whisking together oil or melted butter with ranch seasoning and aromatic dill, ensuring the herbs and spices meld into a harmonious mixture that will envelop each cracker.
- Gently introduce the oyster crackers into the seasoned liquid, carefully folding and turning them to guarantee a uniform, luxurious coating that penetrates every crevice of the crisp base.
- Arrange the seasoned crackers in a precise, even layer across the prepared baking sheet, allowing each piece ample space to crisp and develop a golden, crunchy exterior during the roasting process.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, allowing the crackers to transform for 15-20 minutes, pausing midway to redistribute them and ensure consistent toasting across the entire batch.
- Remove the crackers from the oven and permit them to cool completely, during which time they will continue to crisp and develop an irresistible texture that enhances their ranch-inspired flavor profile.
- Once thoroughly cooled, transfer the ranch-seasoned crackers to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately as a tantalizing snack that promises a burst of herbal, tangy goodness.
Notes
- Customize the ranch seasoning blend by adjusting the herbs and spices to match your personal taste preferences.
- Experiment with different types of crackers like saltines or whole wheat varieties for unique flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free crackers and check ranch seasoning ingredients to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Store crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, ensuring maximum crunchiness and flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg