No Bake Ranch Oyster Crackers are one of the best parts of our family traditions. Every year at Christmas we visit my aunt to celebrate the holidays with my Mom’s side of the family. Part of our yearly tradition involves bringing a homemade treat as a “family” gift for all of the relatives. Ranch crackers have quickly become an easy favorite recipe.
Each year I make all of my extended family a basket of homemade goodies. One of everyone’s yearly favorites is Ranch Oyster Crackers. The recipe is super easy, involves only a few ingredients and will have everyone raving about their wonderful flavor!
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Gather all of the ranch oyster cracker ingredients
- 2 bags of oyster crackers that are 9 oz each
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pack dry ranch dip mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dill
I am able to shop at a local surplus grocery store and I can usually find the oyster crackers for 89 cents a bag. That’s a huge bargain off the normal grocery store price.
No Bake Ranch Oyster Crackers Easy Directions
- Put the crackers in a large container.
- In a separate container that you can shake, add oil and all other ingredients. A mason jar works great for this.
- Shake until well blended.
- Pour shaken oil mixture over crackers and stir gently.
- Seal the bowl and shake until crackers are well coated.
- Let crackers stand at least 24 hours.
Eat and enjoy!
You don’t have to wait until gift giving season to make these tasty Ranch Oyster Crackers. They are a great snack and add a delicious flavor when you put them on top of soup.
I like to make several batches throughout the year, not just at Christmas time. Store them in an air-tight container and snack your heart out. Just be careful the bowl may end up becoming empty faster than you think.
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Have you ever made this no-bake recipe?
No Bake Ranch Oyster Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 bags of Oyster Crackers 9 oz each
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pack dry ranch dip mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dill
Instructions
- Place cracker in large bowl.
- In a separate container add oil and all remaining ingredients.
- Shake until well blended.
- Pour mixture over crackers and stir well.
- Seal bowl and shake crackers to coat.
- Let sit at least 24 hours before eating.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 1425Saturated Fat 133gSodium 96mgCarbohydrates 3g
judy says
I make these a lot-they are very good
Mother of 3 says
I was just going to say that I haven’t made these in years and then I actually started to READ the post… no bake?! That’s awesome!
Amy says
These crackers sound so good. I love dill. I am going to be trying them right away. Thanks for sharing on Nifty Thrifty Sunday.
Nancy says
My family has always loved these
Lori says
These look really really good! What a great snack food for a party! I’m thinking of New Years! Pinning! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
April says
can the vegetable oil be substituted for olive oil or butter?
Michele Brosius says
I think olive oil should work. With butter I think they will get extra greasy. The crackers absorb the oil, not sure the butter would work the same. Let me know what you try. Thank you for stopping by! Michele
Alice Pryor says
Instead of regular ranch, I used fiesta ranch. It makes them spicy and I always use olive oil.
Michele Brosius says
Sounds great! I will try that combo for sure. Thanks!
Bill says
I make thesense all the time. However I like to add broken cashews as a little twist. EXCELLENT
Rachel nel says
I be in South Africa and saw the oyster cracker recipe I love oysters but never heard of crackers could you tell me what it is please
Michele Brosius says
Hi Rachel. Oyster crackers are just a small round cracker as shown in the recipe like these – http://amzn.to/2xRTa6q. Thanks for stopping by!
Lynne K says
I’ve made this before using Orville Redenbachers buttery popcorn oil, really good! Also good using pretzel stix or braids!
Michele Brosius says
Oh. Those are some great ideas. I’ll have to try it out. THANKS
Joyce Jackson says
I have been making these for years.A friend gave the recipe to my husband.In his recipe, he warmed the oil.Love these.
Michele Brosius says
That is a great idea! I’ll try heating the oil next time. I bet that gives it more flavor. Thanks!
Carey Chellew says
I’m wondering if the flavor will still be as good without the dill. Has anyone tried? These sound delicious but I’m not a fan if dill. I think I’ll go ahead and try anyways. Thank you!
Michele Brosius says
Skipping the dill will not hurt the recipe. It will still have plenty of flavor ! I love dill so I always add it but feel free to adjust it to your taste. Happy new year thanks for stopping by. Michele
Virginia T Buck says
My original recipe calls for adding lemon pepper in addition to the dill and garlic. Since tshis was the only thing I used lemon pepper for I decided to eliminate it. It’s a very forgiving recipe. Add what ever spices your family likes. Yesterday I added italian seasoning spice. It still works.
Frances Day says
i have been making these for years but somehow never added the dill or garlic. Very good and I now have Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren that count on getting these every year.
Michele Brosius says
What a great tradition! Thanks for stopping by.
Allison says
I accidentally bought Dry Ranch dressing mix packet instead of dip mix. Do you think that’s ok to use?
Michele Brosius says
I would try it. I think it’s basically the same, The package is probablay larger though? Good luck, ,Let me kojw how you make out. Thanks!
Virginia T Buck says
My original recipe I got years ago, actually calls for the dressing packet not the dip. You will be fine.
Tony Walde says
Reminds me of the fire cracker recipe which has the addition of red pepper flakes. We’re going to try this ea. way ’cause we do love the extra heat from the pepper flakes. We also us Canola Oil for no other reason then it’s lower in saturated fat. 16 grams vs 21. Canola actually has 300 more calories in a cup of oil but we don’t drink the stuff so how many calories you get using it like this is anyone’s guess The health studies say given a choice the Canola is the way to go by a slight margin. Sorry to take up your blog.
Susan Medsker-Nedderman says
I have been making these for years. If you shake them in a paper bag instead of a bowl, the bag will absorb a lot of the oil, so the crackers won’t be so oily.
Michele Brosius says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
cbarnes says
omg i remember doing them in the paper bag !!!
Amanda Anderson says
I use a paper bag as well.
Cassey says
Um, please tell me that there are not actually over 1400 calories in a serving of these! And what is a serving size?
Thanks!
Kas Wickwire says
What size is the ranch dip packet in ounces?
Michele Brosius says
.9 oz (point nine ounces) Thanks!
Anna says
Do you need to set them out on a cookie sheet to set or just put them in an air tight container?
Michele Brosius says
I don’t ever put mine on a cookie sheet. I keep them in the container I mix them in. Thanks
Ruby Crouse says
I’ve never tried these without baking them. I think toasting them in the over gives them a great toasted flavor. It doesn’t take that long. 1 hour. Stirring every 15 min. I’ve forgotten the temp. Think it’s about 250
Mrs. Trach says
Just wondering why the 24 hours wait? My mother in law always said that too, and I never asked her WHY !?!?
Meagen Brosius says
It takes some time for the crackers to soak up the oil. I’ve found that they just don’t taste as good until the seasonings have had time to soak in and otherwise they feel/taste a bit greasy.