This is a classic recipe for Seasoned Oyster Crackers, simply made with oyster crackers, ranch dressing packet, seasonings and dill. They are also called Ranch Oyster Crackers, Garlic Oyster Crackers, or Dill Oyster Crackers.
Just like candy corn mix, this seasoned cracker recipe is a great homemade snack that your kids will love. Don’t all kids LOVE ranch dressing!?
Some compare these seasoned crackers to Gardetto’s or Chex Mix.
What are Oyster Crackers
The origin of the name Oyster Cracker is still unclear. But, it could be because they were used in oyster stew or clam chowder, or that they are a similar shape to an oyster or clam shell (kind of).
Traditionally Oyster Crackers are used as a soup cracker. We love to eat them in Chicken Noodle Soup or Chili.
You can find them near the saltine crackers in your local grocery store. They are usually sold in 9 oz. bags.
Simple Step by Step
This is a super simple seasoned cracker recipe!
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- Whisk together 1 cup of oil, ranch dressing dry mix packet, dried dill, garlic powder, and celery salt.
- Pour over the Oyster crackers and stir, making sure the crackers are completely coated with the oil mixture.
- Place the seasoned crackers on a large baking sheet and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Let the crackers cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Storing
Your Dill & Ranch Oyster Crackers should stay fresh for a week in an airtight container on the counter (room temp). However, they are best eaten fresh or within a day or two.
Uses for Seasoned Crackers
This recipe for Seasoned Oyster Crackers is intended as more of a snack or appetizer. It’s excellent to make around the holidays. Have bowls in the kitchen and living room or on the bar for people to snack on.
The are super tasty added to a bowl of soup… either IN the soup or on the side!
They are wonderful added to a meat and cheese appetizer tray (charcuterie board), or set on a bar or kitchen table for a cocktail party.
Also great as a cracker option on a kids charcuterie board.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t cook over 250 degrees. That gets them crispy without burning
- When you stir the crackers and oil mixture make sure to get all the way to the bottom of the bowl, the oil/seasoning mixture will sink to the bottom.
- Make sure to use an unflavored oil, canola, vegetable, olive oil or a blend of those oils will work great. I would avoid extra virgin olive oil for this recipe.
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Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe
Ingredients
- (2) 9 oz packages of oyster crackers
- 1 cup oil (use canola, vegetable, or olive oil, or a combo of those oils)
- (1) 1 oz package ranch dressing dry mix
- 2 teaspoon each: dried dill weed, garlic powder, and celery salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees
- In a bowl whisk together the oil, ranch dressing mix, and all the seasonings. Pour over the oyster crackers in a large bowl. Toss and stir well to coat all the crackers.1 cup oil, (1) 1 oz package ranch dressing dry mix, 2 teaspoon each: dried dill weed, garlic powder, and celery salt
- Pour over the oyster crackers in a large bowl. Toss and stir well to coat all the crackers.(2) 9 oz packages of oyster crackers
- Bake for 10 minutes. Give the crackers a toss about half way thru the baking time.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before eating.
Storing
- Store crackers in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week.
- However, they are best eaten within the first day or two.
Notes:
If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.
Sandy
Everyone loved these so much! I had to share the recipe!
Lakey
Try the Southwestern Ranch pckt instead of plain ranch. I’m going to try it & I’ll let you know how they taste.
Susie Weinrich
Yummy twist of flavors!! Let me know
Colleen
My son loves these so I try to make them his birthday. This one is my favorite recipe
Elizabeth Scott
I have misplaced a recipe for oyster crackers that does not require baking. The ingredients are about the same, with the exception of celery salt. If you have a copy of the recipe, please send it to me.
Susie Weinrich
Sorry, my recipe requires baking in the oven.
Mary Ann
Carried to my domino club. A big hit!
Diane Tressler
These are delicious. Love them
Leslie
I used your recommended ingredients, but cut down on a few things. I had 3 cups of crackers and used !/2 cup oil, 1/2 packet of ranch dressing dry mix, 1 tsp of dill weed and 1 tsp of garlic salt. I also think they should bake about 5 minutes longer.
May
My son made these using the Hidden Valley Ranch Recipe using 1/4 cup oil and I thought them to be very dry and not as tasty as I remembered !!!
My research came up with your recipe and it has significantly more oil so I am hopeful it will work !!
Has anyone else mentioned this discrepancy ?
May
Susie Weinrich
I wonder if the recipe that called for 1/4 cup oil was for (1) package of oyster crackers? This recipe has (2) packages.
Kim
My grandkids love these!
Susie
YEAH!!! We love them too
Emily Bruno
These sound so yummy. And that snack board- DROOLING!!
Susie
Thank you!
JOHN
These puppies are addictive! Can’t put them down…..
Tawnie Kroll
Such an easy and delish cracker recipe – can’t wait to make and top it on my chowder!
Andrea Howe
Oh my gosh we love clam chowder + oyster crackers!!! We horde them when we go to restaurants, never thought of making them myself!