Ranch Oyster Crackers
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4.9
Ranch Oyster Crackers
Description
Starting with melted butter blended with ranch dry seasoning, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, the mixture is poured over a large quantity of oyster crackers, ensuring each is evenly coated. Spreading them on baking sheets and baking at a low temperature crisps the crackers while deepening the seasoning impact and toasting the flavors.
Immediately after baking, the crackers are sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, which adds a salty, tangy finish enhancing the ranch and herb flavors. The crackers are cooled before serving to maintain crispness and texture.
They keep well in an airtight container for several days at room temperature. Baking is recommended for toastiness and crunch, but the recipe notes that baking is optional. Various seasoning variations are suggested to customize the flavor profile, including spicy ranch, fajita, Cajun, Italian, French herbs, chili, and lemon pepper versions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 226 grams, unsalted
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix dry package
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 oyster crackers 9 ounce/255 gram each, plain packages
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 large baking sheets with non-stick aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter either in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl. When the butter is completely melted, stir in the ranch seasoning mix, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper.
- Add the oyster crackers to a large mixing bowl and pour the butter mixture over the crackers. Gently stir with a rubber spatula until all the crackers are coated with the butter mixture.
- Spread the crackers in a single layer on the baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crackers begin to turn light golden brown, stirring once halfway through baking.
- Sprinkle the crackers evenly with the grated Parmesan cheese immediately upon removing from the oven.
- Allow the crackers to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store baked crackers in an airtight container at room temperature; they remain fresh for several days.
- Baking crisps and toasts the crackers, improving texture and flavor, although baking is optional.
- Try seasoning variations such as spicy ranch with red pepper flakes, fajita with cayenne, or Italian herbs to suit different tastes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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