Dill Pickle Saltines Snack (Printable)
Saltines coated in tangy dill pickle seasoning and baked until crisp for a quick, savory snack.
# What You Need:
→ Crackers
01 - 1 sleeve (about 4.2 oz) saltine crackers
→ Dill Pickle Seasoning
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 ½ tbsp dill pickle juice
04 - 1 tbsp dried dill weed
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp onion powder
07 - ½ tsp kosher salt
08 - ½ tsp cracked black pepper
09 - ½ tsp sugar (optional, for flavor balance)
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the saltine crackers in a single, even layer across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring none overlap.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, dill pickle juice, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and sugar until fully blended and smooth.
04 - Using a pastry brush or spoon, drizzle or brush the seasoning mixture evenly over the crackers, making sure each one is thoroughly coated.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crackers are golden, crisp, and fragrant.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill before serving if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The buttery dill coating bakes right into the cracker so every single bite carries that puckery, savory punch without being overpowering.
- You probably have every ingredient sitting in your pantry and spice drawer right now, which makes this the perfect last minute snack for unexpected guests.
02 -
- Resist the urge to flip or move the crackers while they are still warm, because they firm up as they cool and handling them early causes breakage.
- The pickle juice amount matters more than you think, so measure carefully since too much liquid makes the crackers soggy instead of crisp.
03 -
- Taste your pickle juice before adding the full amount of salt, since some brands are aggressively salty and others are surprisingly mild.
- If you want the seasoning to cling even better, give the crackers a very light spray of cooking oil before brushing on the butter mixture.