Dill Pickle Saltines (Printable Version)
Crispy saltine crackers coated with buttery dill pickle seasoning, garlic powder, and fresh herbs for a tangy, savory 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)
# Method:
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 Tricks:
01 -
- They somehow taste like they took hours when they take literally 25 minutes start to finish
- The combination of tangy pickle juice and buttery crackers hits that perfect salt craving
02 -
- Dont skip the cooling step or you will end up with slightly soggy crackers instead of that shattering crunch
- A single layer of crackers is nonnegotiable or you will have soggy uneven mess
03 -
- Brush the mixture over the edges too for maximum flavor
- Double the recipe because you will eat half while they are still hot