Ranch Oyster Crackers Recipe with Dill
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These Ranch Oyster Crackers are baked to a golden brown and full of flavor, perfect for when you are craving a quick, salty snack. Coated in a zesty mix of ranch seasoning, dill weed, oregano, and garlic powder, they make a great addition to soups or a tasty treat on their own. These seasoned oyster crackers are ready in 25 minutes and are a wonderful game day snack, party appetizer or even a holiday food gift!
If you are looking for the easiest party snack, I’ve got you covered with this recipe! With just a few pantry ingredients, you can have a salty snack perfect for entertaining or every day. This recipe for oyster crackers with ranch dressing is simple to make with just a few steps.
I love serving some salty snacks as a party appetizer for all occasions, including game day, birthday parties, dinner parties, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, etc. The bonus for this ranch oyster crackers recipe is that while you can enjoy them warm from the oven if you like, you can also prepare them several days in advance. They will stay fresh as long as you place them in an airtight container.
Ranch Oyster Crackers Recipe Ingredients
To make these seasoned crackers with ranch dressing, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- soup and oyster crackers (one 9 oz. bag or approximately 4 1/2 cups)
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix (1 oz packet or approximately 2 tablespoons): This is the dry ranch dressing mix, not prepared ranch dressing.
- dried dill weed
- dried oregano
- garlic powder
- oil (canola oil or vegetable oil)
Dill weed is a very common ingredient to include with packet of ranch seasoning for a traditional seasoned crackers recipe. However, I love the addition of dried oregano and a little extra garlic powder. They are optional, but a nice touch and give the crackers a more robust flavor. You could also try a bit of onion powder or Parmesan cheese.
I recommend going with canola oil or vegetable oil because they are neutral oils and don’t have a strong flavor. I’ve heard of others trying butter but not liking the results as it can make the crackers softer or burn easier. You can try less oil if preferred and go down to 1/4 cup.
How to Make Ranch Oyster Crackers
Only a few steps are necessary to make oyster crackers with ranch dressing. Start by preheating your oven to 250°F or approximately 125°C. Place the olive oil, dill weed, oregano, garlic powder and ranch seasoning packet in a small bowl. Whisk to fully combine.
Add your oyster crackers in a medium mixing bowl and pour ranch dressing mixture over the top.
Gently stir to combine. I like to use a rubber spatula because it makes it easier to get any of the dressing that has stuck to the bottom of the bowl. Be careful to not break your crackers during this step.
Pour your crackers onto a large baking tray. I like to use the half sheet size because it is large enough for a single layer. If you only have smaller cookie sheets, I recommend using two. Give it a light shake to even them out.
Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and stir crackers. Bake again for 5 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
You can enjoy them warm from the oven or allow them to cool completely before placing in an airtight container or ziploc bag.
Place your ranch and dill oyster crackers in a bowl and voilà! Instant party appetizer for virtually any occasion, big or small. From your New Years Eve celebration to your family movie night, and everything in between, these seasoned crackers are a great fit!
Are all the seasonings required?
No! There are so many ways to make seasoned crackers. You are in full control of how much seasoning you like on your oyster crackers. You can use just ranch and dill if preferred. Another option is to cut down on the amount of ranch used or grab an extra bag of oyster crackers and add an extra cup or two if you like a more subtle flavor. You can even go spicy with some red pepper flakes like these Alabama Fire Crackers. So many possibilities!
Ranch Oyster Crackers
These crispy ranch oyster crackers are baked to a golden brown and full of robust flavor! Coated in a savory mix of ranch seasoning, dill weed, oregano, and garlic powder, they're the perfect snack or salad topper. Serve them as a game day snack, party appetizer, potluck offering or use them as homemade food gift for the holidays. Easy to make, these crackers are sure to be a hit at any gathering and are ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 9 oz bag oyster crackers
- 1 1 oz. packet ranch dressing seasoning mix (I used Hidden Valley Ranch)
- 1/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
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In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing mix, oil, dill, oregano and garlic powder.
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Place oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl. Pour ranch dressing mixture over the top. Gently stir to fully coat.
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Pour crackers onto a large baking sheet into a single layer. (Give baking sheet a little shake or use a spoon to even them out.)
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Bake for 10 minutes. Stir. Bake until golden brown, approximately 5 to 10 minutes additional.
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Cool slightly before serving or chill to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
*oregano and garlic powder are optional for a more robust flavor and can be omitted.
1 oz packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning is approximately two tablespoons of seasoning mix.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
More Recipes with Ranch Seasoning
Love trying Hidden Valley Ranch packet recipes? Here are some more great recipes with ranch dressing to try:
Taco Soup
This easy taco soup recipe with ground beef features a ranch seasoning packet! Always a hit with any crowd. Serve it up with your favorite taco toppings!
Ranch Veggie Dip
This cream cheese ranch dip is creamy and delicious! Veggie platters are a classic appetizer or snack for any gathering year round!
Bacon Ranch Dip
Need a quick and easy appetizer recipe? Try this bacon ranch dip with sour cream. It’s easy to transport and can be made in advance for a delicious party dip!
Cheese Ball
This cheese skull recipe is made with cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, bacon and of course a Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet. Can make into a skull cheese ball for Halloween or roll into a ball for year round celebrations!
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