Description
Creamy dill pickle saltines showcase a zesty Southern snack that blends tangy pickles with crisp crackers. Salty, herbal notes and creamy ranch seasoning deliver a quick, addictive appetizer perfect for casual gatherings and midnight cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (11 oz / 311 g) boxes mini saltines
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 (1 oz / 28 g) packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice (from a pickle jar)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Set oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cracker transformation.
- Cracker Foundation: Spread mini Saltines evenly in a large mixing bowl, creating a receptive base for flavor infusion.
- Flavor Fusion: Whisk melted butter, ranch seasoning, pickle juice, dried dill, and garlic powder into a vibrant, uniform coating liquid that promises intense taste experience.
- Coating Technique: Pour the seasoned liquid over crackers, gently folding to ensure comprehensive and even coverage of each crisp morsel.
- Baking Process: Arrange seasoned crackers in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, then slide into preheated oven. Rotate and redistribute crackers every 10 minutes during the 30-minute baking cycle to guarantee consistent flavor absorption.
- Cooling and Preservation: Remove crackers from oven and allow complete cooling, enabling flavors to settle and texture to crisp. Transfer to an airtight container to maintain optimal crunchiness and taste integrity.
Notes
- Optimize Cracker Coating: Gently fold seasoning mixture to ensure every saltine receives an even, flavorful layer without oversaturating.
- Manage Oven Temperature: Maintain low 250°F heat to prevent burning and allow gradual flavor infusion without compromising cracker texture.
- Redistribute During Baking: Softly stir crackers every 10 minutes to promote uniform seasoning absorption and prevent uneven browning.
- Perfect Storage Strategy: Use airtight container to preserve crispness and lock in the tangy, herbal flavor profile for extended snacking pleasure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg