Monday, November 24, 2008

Turn Plain Crackers Into Seasoned Snack Crackers

I first titled this post "Make your own" seasoned snack crackers, but I was afraid that was misleading. I'm not advising rolling out dough and baking your own crackers, put taking plain saltine crackers and turning them into delicious, seasoned snack crackers.

Ordinarily, I am not a big fan of saltine crackers. My family likes them, but I'm more of Ritz gal, myself. When I first ate these crackers, though, they turned me into a saltine believer.

Mix together:
  • 1 1/2 c olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 pkg dry Ranch dressing mix
  • 3 T crushed red pepper or pepper flakes

Pour over the contents of 1 box of saltine crackers, in a sealable bowl. "Marinate" the crackers for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes. Spread crackers out a cookie sheets or baking pans, and bake at 250 degrees for 15 minutes. Let these cool, and dig in.

I don't even need dip or spread with these, I like to just eat them plain. You can vary this easily by changing the seasoning. I think Italian dressing mix and a little Parmesan cheese would be excellent. If you don't think you'll use this quantity, make just enough for a stack or two of crackers, instead of the whole box.


During the holiday season we tend to make a lot of dips and spreads and party foods, and of course we have to buy chips and crackers to go with them. Most seasoned snack crackers can be a little pricey, especially when you look at the quantity that you're getting for your money. These are a tasty, frugal alternative, especially if you stock up on saltines when they're on sale. Several stores in my area run crackers on sale B1G1--these are especially good when they're made with free crackers!

Make them for the cost savings, but eat them for the taste!

Good cooking, and good eating, until next time...

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edited to add: See links to more recipes at The Grocery Cart Challenge

10 comments:

  1. These sound wonderful! Thank you for sharing. :-)

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  2. My mom used to make seasoned oyster crackers during the holiday season. I'll have to try your recipe on some and see what I think. Thanks for reminding me of this!

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  3. What a good idea to use oyster crackers! Just the right size to grab a handful and munch, or mix into some chex mix or something similar.

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  4. I bet this is good! It reminds me of a recipe I saw for ranch flavored chex mix.I love anything that's ranch flavored!

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  5. Yum! I've done something similar and they are always a hit! :D Thanks for sharing!

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  6. My husband would love this. I've bookmarked you post so I can come back to it later! Thanks!

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  7. Great idea! I have a recipe for seasoned oyster crackers, but not saltines. These would be fun to package up for teacher gifts.

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  8. I'm not a big Saltine fan either and this would be a great way to use up a big box that was leftover from a small group chili night not long ago! Thanks!

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  9. Frugal? You got my attention! I'm definitely trying these! How are they without the red pepper? My young girls love crackers, don't want to burn up their sweet little mouths! :)
    Warmth, Tracey

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  10. thay are good,im eating some rite now.think i got a little carried away with the pepper,;)still good

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