In elementary school, when I back to school shopped out of actual necessity instead of the love of salty snacks and pretty markers (both of which I would argue still qualify as necessities, if you are willing to be liberal with the term), lunchbox chips were at the top of my essentials list. My mom always bought a value-sized box that contained 20 to 30 smaller, personal-size bags of chips in assorted flavors. As soon as she left the kitchen, I’d sneak into the pantry, open the box, and quietly pick out the bags of my favorite flavor, ranch. Selfless big sister that I was, I’d hide all but one bag of the ranch, leaving it as a decoy. My younger sisters wondered why the company would only include a single bag of what was clearly the best flavor. Sister of the year.
About Tasty Ranch Crackers
While I no longer pack a school lunch (or hide the snacks…most of the time), salty snacks still appear often at parties I host for friends. These seasoned ranch crackers are the latest and greatest They’re lightly buttery, crispy, and ideal for adding to cheese plates or pairing with dip.
Be warned: “one or two” ranch crackers will not be an option. “A small handful” probably won’t be either. We are in zesty, toasty, habit-forming territory, in which you are likely to wonder why every cracker on the planet isn’t a ranch cracker.
You can leave your stick of butter and store-bought ranch seasoning packet behind. These easy seasoned crackers use a moderate amount of canola oil (you can swap extra-light extra-virgin olive oil if you prefer) and a blend of basic spices you likely already have in your cabinet. If you’d like to make spicy ranch crackers, I’ve also included an optional pinch of cayenne. While I loved both the regular and spicy versions of the ranch crackers, if I could only have one in my lunchbox, I’d pick the spicy. I’m a sucker for that kick at the very end. It never fails to lure me back for one four more.
How to Store These Crackers
To Store. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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