Dill Pickle Crackers
Dill pickle lovers, have I got a snack for you–Dill Pickle Crackers!
This easy recipe elevates mini saltine crackers into a seasoned, buttery crisp snack that’s nearly impossible to stop munching on.
Made with a double whammy of dill, from the dried spice and real dill pickle juice, this quick snack recipe has just a handful of ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to make.
A bowlful is perfect for family game night, movie night, football watching and any other time you need to set out snacks. There’s not a Superbowl that passes by without me making a double batch.
They’re also tasty served alongside a warm bowl of soup!
Why You’ll Love this Dill-Seasoned Crackers Recipe
Easy to keep ingredients on-hand. This snack is a family favorite during football season. I love that it’s easy to keep all the ingredients at-the-ready so I can easily make a batch upon request.
Versatile. Switch from mini saltines to other types of crackers, like mini club crackers, oyster crackers or even full-size saltines.
Make a small batch or big. Depending on your needs or group size, this recipe that’s written for a single box of mini saltines is easily adapted.
Looking for another tasty seasoned snack recipe? Try out this Ranch Oyster Crackers recipe.
Ingredients
Mini Saltine Crackers: I prefer making this snack with the mini version of saltines and not the regular size that come in sleeves. On their own, I just like the way the minis taste better. If you can’t find them, full size are fine or sub in another small cracker such as oyster.
Unsalted butter that’s been melted is how all the lovely dill spice mixture sticks to the crackers and bakes them into an even crispier treat.
I recommend unsalted butter since the ranch seasoning mix and saltines already have plenty of salt (I speak the obvious). If salted butter is all you have, it’s fine to use. A full stick only has about 1/4 teaspoon of salt anyway.
Dill pickle juice from a jar of dill pickles is what we’re going for. Other types may be too sweet.
Dried dill adds intense dill flavor and provides those little green flecks that make the crackers look so tasty.
Garlic powder for the win. Fresh doesn’t work in this recipe.
Ranch seasoning mix is the backbone of the spice mixture we’re going to coat the crackers in. I get the regular flavor but if you like things hot, try the spicy variety.
This recipe seasons a single box of mini saltines (11 oz). Make note, you only need half of packet of ranch seasoning. Save the rest for another batch later!
How to Make Dill Pickle Crackers
- In a small bowl whisk together melted butter, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning, dried dill and garlic powder.
- Pour mini saltines into a bowl and drizzle with the seasoned butter. Gently toss crackers with a rubber spatula until all are coated. Be careful not to break any.
- Transfer the crackers to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread into a single layer.
- Bake at 250 degrees F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to rotate for even cooking.
- Let cool and serve. Store in an airtight container so crackers remain crisp.
Detailed recipe and instructions are in recipe card at bottom of post.
Time-Saving Tip: I make multiple batches of dill pickle crackers during the fall and winter months when football-watching and soup-eating are on the regular. To save time in the kitchen, prep pre-measured baggies of the dry seasonings ahead of time. Then all you have to do is add dill pickle juice and melted butter.
Can I Make Dill Pickle Saltines with Olive Oil
You sure can. Olive oil makes these seasoned crackers even more savory.
Olive oil is high in unsaturated fat (the good kind) so it’s healthier than butter (saturated fat). But this recipe is for crackers so I’m not going to extol any health benefits.
Use 1/2 cup olive oil in place of butter.
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Dill Pickle Saltine Crackers
This easy dill pickle crackers recipe seasons mini saltine crackers or other plain crackers with a buttery, dill-packed seasoning blend. The crackers come out super flavorful and extra crispy. If you're a dill pickle fan, then you're going to love this quick snack recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 (11 ounce) box mini saltines
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (half an envelope)
- 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together melted butter, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning, dried dill and garlic powder.
- Pour mini saltines into a bowl and drizzle with the seasoned butter. Gently toss crackers with a rubber spatula until all are coated. Be careful not to break any.
- Transfer the crackers to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread into a single layer.
- Bake at 250 degrees F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to rotate for even cooking.
- Let cool and serve. Store in an airtight container so crackers remain crisp.