Dill Pickle Saltines (Printer-friendly)
Crispy saltines coated in buttery dill pickle seasoning with garlic and herbs bake up golden and addictive.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crackers
01 - 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
→ Dill Pickle Mixture
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
04 - 1 tablespoon dried dill weed (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill)
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dill pickle juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt until well combined.
04 - Using a pastry brush or spoon, generously coat the tops of the crackers with the dill pickle mixture.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crackers are crisp and the topping is set.
06 - Allow to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They're the kind of snack that makes people pause and ask what's different about ordinary crackers
- The balance of tangy, salty, and buttery hits every craving at once without requiring any cooking skills
02 -
- Don't skip the cooling step or you'll end up with slightly chewy crackers instead of perfectly crisp ones
- The seasoning looks like a lot but trust the ratios because some absorbs during baking
03 -
- A silicone brush works better than a natural bristle one since the mixture is thin and can seep through
- Set a timer for the minimum baking time since ovens vary and they can go from perfect to burnt quickly