Description
These Ranch Oyster Crackers are a flavorful and crunchy snack coated with a butter-based ranch seasoning mix, dried dill, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for parties, game days, or just a savory treat, these homemade crackers are easy to prepare and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning Mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Crackers
- 2 packages plain oyster crackers (18 ounces total)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the crackers bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Once melted, stir in the dry ranch seasoning mix, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Coat Crackers: In a large mixing bowl, place the plain oyster crackers. Pour the butter and seasoning mixture over the crackers and gently stir to evenly coat all the crackers with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake Crackers: Spread the coated crackers evenly on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring the crackers halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Add Parmesan: Remove the crackers from the oven and immediately sprinkle them with grated Parmesan cheese while they’re still warm to allow the cheese to adhere lightly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheets before serving to achieve maximum crispiness.
Notes
- Store leftover crackers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For extra heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend.
- You can customize the herb mix by adding dried chives or parsley for additional flavor variations.
- These crackers make a great gift when packaged in decorative bags or jars.
- Make sure to stir the crackers halfway during baking to prevent burning and ensure even crispiness.
