Nannie's Snacker Crackers
photo by pamela t.
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
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30 1/4 C. servings
- Serves:
- 30
ingredients
- 2 (10 ounce) packages oyster crackers
- 2 (1/2 ounce) packages original buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix (dry)
- 1 cup corn oil
- 1 teaspoon dill weed (heaping)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (heaping)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (heaping)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- seasoning salt, but a little goes a long way
directions
- Preheat oven to 250º. Empty crackers into a large bowl.
- Mix all other ingredients, except Seasoned Salt, in a small bowl, whisking vigorously.
- Pour liquid mixture over crackers, while stirring crackers gently – don't break them up. I find it best to pour the mixture in 3 additions, stirring well after each one and turning crackers from bottom of bowl to insure that all are evenly coated. Some of the mixture will sink to the bottom of the bowl and that is fine.
- Spread crackers evenly on 2 cookie sheets (with sides), trying to make sure there is only one layer. Any mix that has sunk to the bottom of the bowl can be scraped out with a spatula and poured over the crackers.
- Place into preheated oven (middle rack, or middle and lower if not room for 2 cookie sheets) for 30-35 minutes.
- Occasionally stir crackers and turn to insure even browning.
- Taste to make sure they are crisp, then turn oven off.
- Leave in oven until they cool if possible.
- Remove and place crackers in a covered container lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Sprinkle very, very lightly with Seasoned Salt -- a little goes a long way.
- Will keep longer than they will last – if you get my drift.
- NOTE: The seasoning mixture can certainly be adjusted to your own taste. Go easy on the salt. For some more heat, a few drops of Tabasco mixed into the oil would be great.
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Reviews
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I halved this recipe and wish I hadn't:lol: I love the flavor and have a salt tooth so these were great. I did go a bit heavier on the dill as I love it. I think if I make it for the work crew, I'll do the full recipe, 1 bag of oyter and a bag or two of goldfish--I'm thinking those would be good with this too. Instead of hot sauce I may try a dash of worchestershire sauce just to play around with it:) Thank you so much for posting this!
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Nannie was sure onto something! We loved these. They are great with a cold beer--I guess you could serve any drink, but with beer, it's just the right crunch and saltiness. Also, next time, I'm going to add at least 1 T more of hot sauce. They just need a little more kick for our tastes. For kids, omit the hot sauce. Thanks, Fat Man, for a great snack, and kudos to Nannie!
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These are really tasty. I served them as "quacker crackers" for my son's barnyard birthday party. Next time I make them I won't add any seasoning salt as I didn't think they needed anything added at the end of baking. I also bought 2 different brands of oyster crackers, which made the presentation more interesting. Great snack!