Ranch Oyster Crackers
Upgrade your snack game with homemade ranch oyster crackers. These savory, crunchy bites are a crowd-pleaser.
Move over, popcorn! These ranch oyster crackers are gussied up with ranch dressing and dill for an addictive snack the whole family will love! They’re the perfect snack for a family movie night, or add them to your holiday entertaining arsenal.
To make ranch oyster crackers, melt the butter, toss with the seasonings and oyster crackers, and bake! The flavors bake into the little bite-sized crackers, making a savory, crave-worthy treat.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy Ranch Oyster Crackers: Kick up the flavors with a dash of crushed red pepper flakes. Chili crisp is another excellent option.
- Oil: Replace the butter with a neutral-flavored vegetable oil, such as canola, safflower, or sunflower.
- Ranch Dressing: Use our homemade ranch seasoning mix instead of the store-bought packets.
- Cheese: Add grated Parmesan to the mixture or dust them with cheddar cheese powder.
- Tex-Mex: Add some taco seasoning to the ranch dressing mix for a Tex-Mex-inspired twist.
Other Ways To Serve the Crackers
Salads: Add ranch oyster crackers to Caesar salad for a tasty, flavorful twist.
Soups: Sprinkle a few onto fish chowder, taco soup, or this tasty slow cooker chicken chowder.
Casseroles: Crumble the seasoned oyster crackers and sprinkle them over baked macaroni and cheese or your favorite casserole.
Meatloaf and Meatballs: Crush them and add them to a meatloaf or meatball mixture.
Ranch Oyster Crackers
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, 1 packet
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bag, 9 ounces oyster crackers (about 4 cups)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 250 F.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, ranch dressing mix, dill, and garlic powder; stir to blend. Add the oyster crackers and toss gently until well-coated with the seasonings. Spread them out in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, stirring after about 10 minutes.
- Cool on a rack and transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy!
