When I think back to the Christmas snacks of my childhood, this is the first thing that comes to mind. My grandmother on my mom's side always made these Dill Oyster Crackers. I remember her big, yellow Tupperware bowl sitting on the counter filled to the brim with these seasoned crackers during Christmastime. She would sit out little dainty dishes of the crackers all around her house during holiday gatherings for everyone to nibble on. They were one of my favorite Christmas snacks ... more-favored than the fudge, cookies and candies!
Many recipes call for a packet of dry Ranch dressing to be added. Our family recipe doesn't. (I find that the Ranch makes it way too salty and is very over-powering.) Also, these don't have to be baked once prepared, but I find that a little time in the oven gives these crackers a deeper, crisper flavor and texture.
What is so great about this recipe is that it makes a large quantity with little expense.
Ingredients:
2 bags of oyster crackers (mine were 10 oz. each)
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon table salt (kosher salt is a little too course)
1 cup oil (vegetable or canola works best)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Pour oyster crackers into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
Combine the garlic powder, dill weed, salt and oil in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
Pour seasoned oil over crackers. Toss or stir gently to thoroughly coat crackers.
Pour crackers out onto a large baking tray. Scrape down the sides of your bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure to get any of the seasoning clinging to the bowl.
Bake for 15 minutes. Stir once halfway through baking. Remove from oven.
Allow to cool for 1 hour before serving or storing in an air tight container.
I love this recipe, especially since I dislike the ranch dressing recipes. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy, Desirae!
DeleteIt's super good. 2 bags crackers. Lemon pepper, dill and oil. That's it. Mix and oh my goodness
DeleteI had this recipe years ago. Lost it. Thank you for sharing. I am with you. Don't like the ranch dressing. My daughter is over 30. When I found your recipe and prepared the crackers she said "Mom these are exactly as I remembered". Thank you for bringing back happy memories!!! E Oris
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. I was just thinking about this recipe the other day and getting excited to make it soon ... it's always a staple for us to have on hand for snacking and at parties around the holidays. I'm so glad to hear that you were able to prepare it for your daughter and take her back to happy childhood memories. :)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if popcorn oil would work instead of the canola oil?
DeleteI'm not sure that I've ever purchased or used popcorn oil but I don't see where it would be a problem to use it. :)
DeleteWhat about olive oil?
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried olive oil for this recipe, but it should work fine. Obviously, it may change the flavor profile slightly. But, if you're a fan of olive oil, go for it!
DeleteI first recieved this recipe from a friend...delicious!! When I wanted to share with other friends I couldn't't find it. friend is away, and we wanted it for Christmas...thank you so much. Can't wait to get started!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are finding what you were looking for, Nan. I just finished making six batches of this over the past couple of days. Always a staple for us around Christmas ... great as a party snack, to sit out when guests stop in or even packaged up as gifts. Merry Christmas!
DeleteThank you for this! I can't use the ranch packets because of a dairy allergy. This is the perfect replacement to a childhood favorite.
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe. Only change I made is cutting back the garlic powder and increased the dill. Super delish.
ReplyDeleteJust made these and they are wonderful. I might cut back on the salt next time as the oyster crackers i used were pretty salty to begin with. Very easy to make and so addictive to eat! Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis is the one I have been searching for....Thanks💕💕
ReplyDeleteWhile doing my shopping yesterday at the Walmart app I found the crackers and they are in the oven as I am writing this. My son loves these! So there probably won't be many left for Mom...LOL
ReplyDeleteI made this recipe way back in the 80's and everyone, especially kids, loved them. I was happy to find the recipe again. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI remember this recipe from the 50's! Christmas was a more modest gift giving affair then, and many gifts were homemade food. This was one of my favorites, but, at that time it was made with butter or margarine. I'm pretty sure that ranch dressing hadn't even been invented then, so this is much closer to the "original" recipe. I think I'll make some for friends this year. Thanks for publishing this one.
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