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Crisp golden ranch oyster crackers tossed with dried dill and savory seasoning in a snack bowl.

Ranch Oyster Crackers

Rebecca Blumer
These crunchy ranch oyster crackers are tossed in seasoned oil with fragrant dill, then gently baked until golden and crisp. They make an easy, savory snack for party bowls and hot soup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizers, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag
  • Half sheet pan

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley™ Original Ranch™ Seasoning, Dressing & Dip Mix Shaker
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper and/or garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 16-ounce box oyster crackers

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 250°F, then stir the vegetable oil, ranch seasoning, dill, and optional lemon pepper and/or garlic powder together in a small bowl. The seasoning should be distributed throughout the oil, even if some herbs float or settle.
  • Put the oyster crackers in a 1-gallon zip-top bag, add the seasoned oil, and seal the bag before gently turning it several times. The crackers should look evenly coated without a pile of crushed pieces at the bottom.
  • Arrange the crackers in one layer on an ungreased half-sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden. Their surface should look less glossy and the warm dill and ranch aroma should be noticeable.
  • Leave the baked crackers on the pan until completely cool before serving. They should feel dry and firm and have a crisp snap.

Notes

Tossing tip: Gently turn and roll the sealed bag rather than shaking it vigorously to coat the crackers thoroughly without crushing them into crumbs.
Oven heat: Keep the oven at 250°F to prevent the dill and dried dairy in the ranch mix from scorching while the crackers bake.
Cooling and crunch: Allow the crackers to cool completely on the sheet pan before serving or storing, as trapped steam will cause them to lose their crisp snap.
Storage: Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature away from moisture and humidity.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 740mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked oyster crackers, ranch oyster crackers, seasoned oyster crackers
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