Dill Pickle Saltines (Print Version)

Crispy saltine crackers coated with buttery dill pickle seasoning for a tangy, addictive snack.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • They transform 5 ingredients into something people cannot stop eating, guaranteed
  • The perfect balance of tangy, salty, and buttery makes them dangerously addictive
02 -
  • Underbaked is better than overbaked here—they continue crisping on the hot pan after leaving the oven
  • The coating mixture might seem like too much, but use it all because generous coverage prevents soggy spots
03 -
  • Room temperature crackers absorb the coating more evenly than cold ones straight from the pantry
  • If your brush seems inadequate, use your fingers to gently press the coating onto any bare spots