I always keep a bag of oyster crackers in the cupboard so I can whip up this snack in a munchies emergency. Doubly good because oyster crackers are inexpensive and have a long shelf life.
This makes a lot, so you may want to consider halving it.
Oyster Cracker Snax
2 bags Oyster Crackers
1 1/2C Olive Oil (reg canola in a pinch)
1TBS Dill Weed
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/4tsp Onion Powder
1tsp Lemon Pepper
1pkg Ranch Dressing Mix*
In a large bowl mix all the seasonings with the oil
Pour in the crackers and toss until coated. You could alternately use a very big plastic bag or re-usueable plastic tub for this.
Put crackers on a large cookie sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 45 min at 200 degrees, stirring every 15 min or so.
Cool before serving.
*Note: If you are a black belt frugalite such as me, you won’t have a package of Ranch Dressing Mix on hand. To make your own follow this recipe:
Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2C dried buttermilk
1TBS Dried Parsley
1tsp Dill Weed
1tsp Onion Powder
1tsp Dried Onion Flakes
1tsp Salt
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/4tsp Pepper
Blend in blender. 1TBS equals 1 packet of mix. To make dressing combine 1TBS with 1 C Mayo and 1 C milk.
If you don’t have the buttermilk either a) consider buying some-handy to have in the cupboard for any recipe calling for buttermilk or b) just leave it out and add the spices by themselves Then I’d cut the use to about 1 or 2 tsp.
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This is one of my favorite snacks.
My mom made this a lot when I was a kid. Thanks for the memories!
This is one of my kids’ favorite snacks, and it’s so easy!
OMG, I can’t believe you have a recipe for Ranch Mix! I just looked at the back of the packets and saw how much MSG is in there and was wondering if there was a healthier alternative. Thanks!
Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you! I have been looking for the Oyster Cracker recipe for awhile. I had this at Grannie’s house while I was visiting and I have been wanting the recipe ever since. I was so Happy I put your recipe on my new blog…check it out if you like. http://savingyourgreen.blogspot.com/
I just wanted to thank you ever so much. My family ate it like crazy for the afternoon snack. Thanks again, geez I think I have said thank you a few times now, oh heck one more…Thanks!
I am so glad that you all enjoy this recipe. You can even mix it up a bit by throwing extra spices in there. I love having easy things like this to throw together for last minute gatherings. . . sometimes you just don’t want to show up to a place empty handed
and Monica-glad that I had the ranch recipe you were looking for. How lucky is that?
Would you happen to have a recipe that mimics the Italian dressing packets that comes with the glass cruet at the grocery store? I love that stuff but it’s soo expensive…
Oh this sounds so good–I’ll have to try it.