Dill Pickle Saltines (Printable)
Crispy saltines coated in savory dill pickle butter with garlic and herbs for an irresistible snack.
# What You 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 Steps:
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 mid conversation and ask what's in them
- The pantry ingredients are probably already sitting in your kitchen right now
02 -
- The crackers will seem soft when they first come out of the oven but they crisp up beautifully as they cool
- Don't skip the parchment paper, these little guys like to stick to bare baking sheets
03 -
- Brush the coating on the edges of the crackers too, not just the center
- Double the coating mixture if you like your crackers heavily seasoned