Dill Pickle Saltines (Printable Version)
Crispy saltine crackers coated with buttery dill pickle seasoning 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)
# Directions:
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 disappear faster than you can bake them, so maybe double the batch
- The perfect balance of tangy, salty, and buttery that nobody can resist
02 -
- Don't skip the cooling step, they'll keep getting crispier as they sit
- These lose their magic after 3 days, but they never last that long anyway
03 -
- Use the pickle juice from your favorite jar of pickles since that's where the real personality lives
- If you're gluten-free or dairy-free, good quality substitutes work surprisingly well