Ranch Oyster Crackers Recipe with Dill

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These Ranch Oyster Crackers are baked golden brown and full of flavor, perfect for when you’re craving a quick, salty snack. Coated with a spicy blend 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 make a delicious snack for a game day, a party appetizer or even as a gift for the holidays!

If you’re looking for the easiest party snack, I have this recipe for you! With just a few pantry ingredients you can have a salty snack perfect for entertaining or everyday use. This recipe for oyster crackers with ranch dressing is easy to make in just a few steps.

I love serving salty snacks as a party appetizer for all occasions including game day, birthday parties, dinner parties, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, etc. The bonus of this ranch oyster crackers recipe is that you can enjoy them while warm out of the oven if you want, you can also prepare them a few 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 will need the following ingredients:

• soup and oyster crackers (one 9 oz bag or about 4 1/2 cups)
• Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix (1 oz package or about 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 common ingredient to include in a packet of ranch seasoning for a traditional seasoned cracker 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 can also try a little onion powder or Parmesan cheese.

I recommend using canola oil or vegetable oil because they are neutral oils and do not have a strong flavor. I’ve heard of others trying butter but not liking the results because it makes the crackers softer or burns more easily. You can try less oil and go to 1/4 cup if you prefer.

How to Make Ranch Oyster Crackers

It only takes a few steps to make oyster crackers with ranch dressing. Start by preheating your oven to 250°F or about 125°C. Place the olive oil, dill weed, oregano, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning packet in a small bowl. Beat to fully combine.

Add your oyster crackers to a medium mixing bowl and pour the ranch dressing mixture over them.

Stir gently to combine. I like to use a rubber spatula because it makes it easier to remove the dressing that has stuck to the bottom of the bowl. Be careful not to break your crackers during this step.

Pour your crackers onto a large baking sheet. I like to use the half sheet size because it is large enough for a single layer. If you only have smaller baking sheets, I recommend using two. Shake it lightly to even them out.

Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove crackers and stir. Bake again for 5 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.

You can eat them warm from the oven or let them cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

Place your ranch and dill oyster crackers in a bowl and voilà! Instant party snacks for almost any occasion, big or small. From your New Year’s Eve party to your family movie night and everything in between, these seasoned crackers are a great fit!

Are all the spices necessary?

No! There are so many ways to make spiced crackers. You decide how much spice you like on your oyster crackers. If desired, you can use just ranch and dill. Another option is to reduce 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 make it spicy with some red pepper flakes like these Alabama firecrackers. So many possibilities!

Ranch oyster crackers

These crispy oyster crackers are baked golden brown and have a robust taste! Coated with a savory blend of ranch seasoning, dill weed, oregano and garlic powder, they are the perfect snack or salad topper. Serve them as a game day snack, party appetizer, potluck offering or use them as a homemade food gift for the holidays. These crackers are easy to make and are sure to be a hit at any gathering. They are ready in just 25 minutes.

Author Emilie on FindingZest.com

• 1
  9 oz bag
  oyster crackers
• 1
  1 oz. package
  seasoning mix for ranch dressing
  (I used Hidden Valley Ranch)
• 1/3
  cup
  oil
  (vegetable or rapeseed)
• 1
  teaspoon
  dried dill weed
• 1/2
  teaspoon
  dried oregano
• 1/4
  teaspoon
  garlic powder

1. Preheat the oven to 120°C.

2. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, oil, dill, oregano, and garlic powder.

3. Place the oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the ranch dressing mixture. Gently stir until fully coated.

4. Pour crackers onto a large baking sheet in a single layer. (Shake the baking sheet a little or use a spoon to distribute them evenly.)

5. Bake for 10 minutes. Stirring. Bake until golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes,

6. Allow to cool slightly before serving or allow to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.

*oregano and garlic powder are optional for a more robust flavor and can be omitted.

A 1 oz package of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning is approximately two tablespoons of seasoning blend.

Nutritional information is based on third party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional value will vary depending on brands used, measuring methods, serving sizes and more.

Nutrition facts

Ranch oyster crackers

Quantity per serving

% Daily Value*

*Percent Daily Values ​​are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More ranch seasoning recipes

Would you like to try Hidden Valley Ranch Package Recipes? Here are some more great ranch dressing recipes to try:

Taco soup

This easy taco soup recipe with ground beef and a ranch seasoning packet! Always a hit with every audience. Serve it with your favorite taco toppings!

Ranch Veggie Dip

This cream cheese ranch dip is creamy and delicious! Vegetarian dishes are a classic appetizer or snack for any gathering all year round!

Cheese Ball

This cheese skull The recipe is made with cream cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, bacon and of course a seasoning packet from Hidden Valley Ranch. You can make it into a skull cheese ball for Halloween or roll it up for parties all year long!

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