Deb’s Ranch Crackers

Baked oyster crackers loaded with ranch and dill flavor! This recipe came from my childhood friend’s mom and it’s such a hit every time!

Ranch Crackers in a Bowl

Sometimes (*every day in December) I find myself wanting to end the day by watching a Christmas movie with a non-alcoholic beer or a rosemary pom spritzer, and – critically – a little bowl of munchies. It is literally a nightly hunt around the house. Cookies aren’t it, nuts are too healthy, chips aren’t homey enough.

And Ranch Crackers are always, always, always right for this moment.

I asked my mom to get the recipe from her friend, who is the mom of my childhood best friend, and also mom to the beloved Tenor Chef?! Lots of small world connections here, which is very on brand for Ranch Crackers as they seem to have been the dominating snack of the 90s in small towns throughout the Midwest. ♡

 
Written recipe on note card for ranch crackers.

When I posted these on Instagram, so many of you responded with your memories: “oh, my grandma used to make those!” or, “I love those and haven’t thought of those in years!” or “I use to dig out the extra ranch-coated ones from the bottom of the ziplock bag!” (Same.)

So for a salty snack moment, a bit of Midwestern 90s nostalgia, and a salty-tangy, dill-drowned snack that hits every time, I present to you today: Deb’s Ranch Crackers.

Bring to a party, throw on top of soup (amazing), or eat a little bowl of them every night on the couch while watching TV like me. Enjoy!

Let’s Make These Lil Yummies.

1

Mix it all up!

Everything in one bowl!

Ranch and Oyster Crackers Mixing in a Bowl

2

Bake ‘Em Up!

Yes, they are that easy. (I added a bit of everything seasoning to the left side of the pan! and please appreciate the amount of dill on the right side!) I wish you good luck not eating them all!

Ranch crackers spread on a sheet pan.

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