Snack Time: Seasoned Oyster Crackers

 

Having a couple of bags of oyster crackers leftover from Halloween chili, I decided to play a little. I've tried hot, sweet, salty.... but my all time favorite has turned out to be this recipe.  Not only are the great as a handful straight out of the bag, we've now topped more chili with them, potato soup, and stew--all delicious.  I also crushed 2 cups of them and topped a ham/potato casserole one night for the crunch--yummy!  They're yummy, cheap to make, and versatile. They've also stayed fresh in a gallon zip baggie with as much air removed as possible each time we get into them.  This is a keeper.

Seasoned Oyster Crackers

Recipe by Glenna Anderson Muse

Ingredients:

• 9 oz bag oyster crackers
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1 tsp Cavender's (no salt) Greek Seasoning or other all purpose seasoning mix (such as Emeril's or Paula Deen's or Mrs Dash)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except crackers. Add crackers and toss to coat.  Spread crackers out in one layer on large, rimmed baking sheet covered in foil (spray the foil with cooking spray).  Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or until nicely browned.   Cool completely.  Store in tightly enclosed container such as gallon  baggie with extra air pushed out.

Makes 6  cups.

Nutrition Information per 1 cup serving:

 

 

Comments

[Alisha]

Oooh, I LOVE this idea. I make a recipe using oil, ranch dressing mix and red pepper flakes but I'll definitely give this one a try. Oyster crackers on my shopping list today!

[Nicole Gamble]

This idea is fabulous. Love it!

[Glenna]

Thanks Nicole and Alisha. They're really yummy. A friend in NW Arkansas made them over the weekend and told me on Facebook that her family ate them by the handfull. Quick, easy, and tasty, three of my favorite things.

I'll have to try the ranch dressing one. I didn't have any in the pantry so I made up my own after seeing that recipe somewhere.

[Keesha]

Add a little dill...the taste is amazing!

[Glenna]

Thanks, Keesha. I will!