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seasoned party ranch crackers in serving bowl
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Seasoned Ranch Party Crackers

These are very flavorful and the ranch seasoning has a great saltiness. If you also use the extra 1 Tablespoon of optional seasoning of choice, they are usually salty too. We will usually cut back on the ranch and equal amount of whatever optional seasoning we are adding (ex. if adding 1 Tablespoon of a salted lemon pepper seasoning, we’ll use 1 Tablespoon less of the ranch seasoning (2 Tablespoons)).
Choose whatever cracker you like, or combination of crackers. Saltines, Ritz, oyster crackers, CheezIts, and Triscuits are some of our favorites for this recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 170kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. (227 g) saltine crackers (2 sleeves) (or cracker/cracker combo of choice)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) neutral tasting oil , vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, or popcorn oil
  • 1 oz. (28 g) ranch seasoning packet (about 3 Tablespoons-(45ml))
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) crushed red chili flakes , or to personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) optional additional seasoning of choice (lemon pepper, steak seasoning, cajun seasoning, etc.), (if salty-reduce ranch seasoning by 1 Tablespoon)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
    Oven knobs
  • In a large plastic bag (we like to use a 1 or 2 gal. ziplock bag) or very large bowl combine the crackers.
    dry crackers in bag
  • Combine the oil, and all the seasonings (ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and optional additional seasoning). Whisk or stir the oil and seasonings until well combined.
    mix oil seasoning for crackers
  • Pour evenly over the crackers in the bag/bowl. Don’t just dump the oil seasoning in one spot over the crackers.
    pour seasoning over crackers
  • If using a bag, seal the bag but make sure to leave a bunch of air in the bag so the crackers have room to move around. Gently turn and tumble the crackers so the seasoning can distribute throughout.
    tossing crackers with oil seasoning
  • Spread the crackers evenly over a baking sheet pan.
    baking crackers
  • Bake the crackers at 250°F (120°C) for about 15 minutes. Gently toss or turn the crackers.
  • Continue to bake at 250°F (120°C) for another 5-10 minutes or until golden. Allow the crackers to slightly cool before eating.
    crackers in serving bowl
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg