Garlic-Dill Crackers

If I had to choose my favorite spice it would come down to garlic and dill. You can imagine how giddy I was when I came across this recipe. Oyster crackers are coated with a vegetable oil spice mixture and then baked until dry.

These crackers on their own are delicious and flavorful. When I added these crackers to my tomato soup for lunch it took an ordinary bowl of soup to a whole new level!

Garlic-Dill Crackers

MyRecipes.com and Cooking Light, July 1996

Makes 4 1/2 cups (Serving size = 1/4 cup)

Stars of the Show:

• 1 1/2 tbsp dry ranch dressing mix
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
• 1 (11 oz) package oyster crackers (about 4 1/2 cups)

And Action:

Preheat oven to 175°.

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and stir well. Add the oyster crackers and toss to coat. Spoon mixture onto a baking sheet.

Bake at 175° for 30 minutes stirring frequently. I stirred my batch every 10 minutes. Cool completely and then store in an airtight container. Add to soups, salads, or grab a handful.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 90 (34% from fat)

Fat: 3.4g (sat 0.3g,mono 0.5g,poly 1.3g)

Protein: 1.4g

Carbohydrate: 14g

Fiber: 0.0g

Cholesterol: 0.0mg

Iron: 0.1mg

Sodium: 338mg

Calcium: 5mg

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