A packet of ranch dressing mix, a little dill, and garlic turn everyday oyster crackers into an easy savory snack. This handwritten recipe calls for corn oil to carry the seasonings, followed by an hour of resting so the coating can settle into the crackers. There is no baking and very little preparation, making it a useful recipe for casual gatherings or an afternoon snack. Set out a bowl for guests, portion it into small bags, or keep a container ready for whenever you want something crunchy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn oil
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 packet packet original-flavor dry ranch salad dressing mix (approximately 1 oz)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 24 oz oyster crackers
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Seasoning
- Pour the corn oil into a mixing bowl.
- Add the dill weed, dry ranch dressing mix, and garlic powder.
- Stir thoroughly to combine.
Step 2: Coat the Crackers
- Place the oyster crackers in a very large bowl or food-safe container.
- Stir the seasoned oil again, then pour it over the crackers.
- Gently toss until the crackers are evenly coated, bringing crackers up from the bottom of the bowl.
Step 3: Let Stand
- Let the crackers stand for 1 hour before serving so the seasoning can settle and the oil can absorb.
- Gently toss once or twice during the resting time to help distribute the coating.
Step 4: Serve
- Give the crackers one final gentle toss.
- Serve in a snack bowl or transfer to an airtight container.
Tips
- Use dry ranch dressing mix, rather than bottled ranch dressing.
- Choose a bowl with plenty of room so you can toss the crackers without crushing them.
- Stir the seasoned oil immediately before pouring because the dry ingredients settle.
- Add the oil mixture in two portions, tossing between additions, for more even coverage.
- Use dried dill weed rather than dill seed for the intended flavor.
- For a spicy variation, add a small pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For extra dill flavor, increase the dried dill weed to 1½ tsp.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and enjoy while the crackers remain crisp.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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Lois - Bonnie B.
Recipe for delicious Snack
Mix:
1 Cup Crisco oil
1 teasp. Dill weed
1 Pkg. ranch salad
dressing(original flavor)
½ teasp. garlic
Pour over 2 - 12 oz Pkg.
oyster crackers - mix
Well & let set one hourFrom Transcription to Instructions
The card basically says “mix, pour over oyster crackers, let set one hour,” so we broke that quick note into smaller steps: mix the oil with the dill, ranch mix and garlic, stir that seasoning again before you pour it over 24 oz of crackers, then gently toss (bring crackers from the bottom so everything gets coated). The instructions also remind you to toss once or twice while it rests for an hour so the seasoning settles evenly. One small wording change to note: the card lists “Crisco oil” while the saved instructions use the more general corn oil, we left the quantities and timing as written.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2.5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 430mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.5gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.3mg
