Betty's Parmesan-Ranch Oyster Crackers

ranch seasoning mix

🥗Healthier: homemade seasoning blend

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning mix

Homemade blends can reduce sodium content and cost.

grated parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic salt

Fresh garlic can enhance flavor without added sodium.

In a large plastic bag, add 5 tablespoons of melted butter.

Measure out 4 cups of oyster crackers and add half of them to the bag.

Shake the bag to coat the crackers with butter.

Add the remaining oyster crackers and shake again until well coated.

In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese and 1 ounce of ranch seasoning mix.

Add the cheese and seasoning mixture to the bag and shake until all crackers are coated.

Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat.

Bake in the oven at 250°F for 20 minutes, stirring once at 10 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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