This recipe was even BETTER than the seasoned ranch oyster cracker recipe we had been using. Why? Because I am adding an additional layer of flavor by using cheese-its in place of the oyster cracker.
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They added one more layer of cheesy goodness to the flavors we had already love. The amazing flavors in this snack cracker will keep you coming back for more. Totally off-topic but I wanted to be sure you know how to carve a turkey breast.
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Directions:
- Combine all spices and the oil in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the cheese crackers and stir until they are coated completely. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl and get all the delicious flavors on the crackers.
- Bake the seasoned ranch cheese crackers
- I use a large pot to bake my crackers because I find it easier to stir them.
- Bake at 325 for 20 minutes, stirring ½ way through.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
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Homemade Seasoned Ranch Cheese Crackers
The conception of this recipe started in college with the traditional homemade seasoned ranch crackers. But as most recipes created, this one was also created by mistake. We were out of the oyster crackers but only had cheese crackers in the house. Being in college, we figured...what could go wrong!?
Nothing went wrong! Everything went right!
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Birth Control Cracker: The explanation
After much discussion, it was decided that these new crackers were going to be called Birth Control crackers. What?! Why?
Because after you eat them, your breath is so pungent with the layers of dill, garlic, and cheese cracker that NO one is getting any lovin'. Birth control. We all had a good laugh about it know that these crackers were not a true form of contraception but just a silly way of referring to our new favorite homemade snack food.
FAQ's and Tips
I will store these ranch crackers in a gallon zip-top bag but any airtight container will work. You want to be sure to keep the humidity out of these crackers so that they do not go stale.
Use the oil and the seasonings to make other seasoned crackers. Some of our favorite Cheez-it cracker substitutions is:
pretzel sticks
oyster crackers
saltine crackers
pretzel thins
pretzel nuggets
butter crackers such as Ritz
Asian rice crackers (same crackers I use in my Thai Chex Mix)
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Ingredients
- 1 Box Cheese Crackers Family Size or 2 small boxes
- 2 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Packet
- ½ Teaspoon Lemon Pepper
- 4 Teaspoons Dill Weed
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Combine all spices and the oil in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.2 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Packet, ½ Teaspoon Lemon Pepper, 4 Teaspoons Dill Weed, ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
- Add the cheese crackers and stir until they are coated completely. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl and get all the delicious flavors on the crackers.1 Box Cheese Crackers
- I use a large pot to bake my crackers because I find it easier to stir them.
- Bake at 325 for 20 minutes, stirring ½ way through.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Notes
How do you store these ranch crackers?
I will store these ranch crackers in a gallon zip-top bag but any airtight container will work. You want to be sure to keep the humidity out of these crackers so that they do not go stale.
Can other crackers be used instead of cheez-it crackers?
Use the oil and the seasonings to make other seasoned crackers. Some of our favorite Cheez-it cracker substitutions is:
- pretzel sticks
- oyster crackers
- saltine crackers
- pretzel thins
- pretzel nuggets
- butter crackers such as Ritz
published March 2017
I am Sarah Mock. Welcome!
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
Lisa Granados says
Sounds great I am going to try it
Amy Wilburn says
Try butter flavored popcorn oil in place of the vegetable oil!
Sarah Mock says
I have never even considered! I will have to try this some time.
Sarah
Kristin R says
Do you think you could sub gluten free crackers for this?
Sarah Mock says
For sure! Gluten free crackers would be delicious in this recipe. I have not recipe tested with GF crackers personally but my past experience tells me they should work.
Roxie says
Can I use olive oil, in place of vegetable?
Sarah Mock says
you can. I have not done it but it should work out.
Vickie says
Well I made them. Is 4 tsp of dill weed a type oh? Whoa! Did nit care for these!
Sarah Mock says
Yup! 4 teaspoons, not a type-o. I could see how 4 Tablespoons could be a bit much.
Sarah
Gracie says
I just made these crackers! Yum!! I did change the recipe a bit though. I added cayenne pepper, black pepper and onion powder. Plus more garlic powder and lemon pepper than it called for, also used white cheddar cheez-its.
Sarah says
Gracie,
I am so glad you were able to customize this recipe to your liking! Did the white cheddar chees-its bake ok? I am too afraid they would burn.I take it they worked out for you.
Sarah
Linda says
How long will these crackers stay fresh if made in advance of a party if in unopened container?
Sarah says
I would store them in a closed container for a week before a party. The problem will be keeping from snacking on them! Enjoy!
Ashley King says
I've made these 2x now. The first time with regular cheez-its and the recommended ingredients. They were kind of bland. Next time I used 1/2 the oil and the Italian 4 cheese, cheez-its. Super yum! Making them again (third time) right now the way I made them the second time. Can't wait to eat them up! I did add 2x as much garlic this time though because I LOVE garlic.
Sarah Mock says
OOH!!! I love the idea of using the Italian 4 cheese cheez-its! GREAT suggestion! ps... I love garlic too!
Mary Kay says
I thought for sure the name came about for another reason. They are "crack" crackers, you can't stop eating them, fattening with all that oil and that is where the birth control comes in. LOL
Sarah Mock says
Yup! Can't stop eating them!
Dianna Muscari says
I HAD to click over from Pinterest to see what the story was with these cleverly-named crackers. Too funny!! Love it and I bet I'd love the crackers, too!
Sarah Mock says
Funny story and a TRUE story! Got to love the good ole college days! Enjoy the crackers and thanks for stopping by!