Parmesan Garlic Oyster Crackers are amazingly easy to make and insanely addictive. They take minutes to put together and are a perfect snack for any occasion. This easy appetizer is coated in seasoned olive oil and melted butter and then baked to perfection.
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Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Easy to make: Parmesan garlic oyster crackers are super easy to make. They require only a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation time.
- Versatile snack: These crackers are perfect for a variety of occasions, from game nights and parties to movie nights or just an anytime snack. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with dips, soups, or salads, adding a delightful crunch and flavor to any dish.
- Economical: This delicious recipe is a budget-friendly easy snack option using quality ingredients that are readily available.
- Make-ahead convenience: When stored in an airtight container, this tasty snack will stay fresh for about a week, ensuring a perfect munchie is available for different occasions.
Ingredients: Here's What You'll Need
I used the following ingredients for this amazing snack: Oyster Crackers, unsalted butter, olive oil, fresh minced parsley, fresh garlic cloves, Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Sometimes, I will substitute fine sea salt for the Kosher salt.
- Oyster crackers: The main ingredient for this delicious snack is oyster crackers, readily available in your grocery store.
- The coatings: Olive oil and unsalted butter combine to provide an outer coating to the oyster crackers. This helps the other ingredients adhere to the oyster crackers.
- The flavorings: To flavor the oyster crackers, I used fresh parsley, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- The spice mixture: In addition to the flavorings, I added Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to season the crackers.
Steps: Here's How I Made the Parmesan Garlic Oyster Crackers
- First, I melted the butter, along with olive oil, parsley, and garlic, in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
- When the butter was melted, I stirred the ingredients together.
- Then, I added the Oyster Crackers and stirred them to ensure that they were well coated.
- Next, I poured the cracker mixture onto a prepared baking sheet lined with non-stick aluminum foil and spread them into a single layer.
- I sprinkled the Oyster Crackers with Parmesan cheese and some salt and pepper. Then, I popped the crackers into a 250°F preheated oven for about 35 minutes.
After 35 minutes, the Parmesan Garlic Oyster Crackers were golden brown and perfectly crisp. I let them cool completely on the rimmed baking sheet and then stored them in an airtight container.
One bite and I could tell that these amazing crackers would become a family favorite. You should try them. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
With a name like oyster crackers, you might think that they are made with oysters. However, there are no oysters in oyster crackers. Historically, oyster crackers, which were developed in the early 1800s, were served with seafood soups and chowders. No one knows for sure, but one likely reason for the name was that they were often served with oyster stew.
Oyster crackers are somewhat bland and taste like saltine crackers but with less salt.
Because oyster crackers are bland, they are a perfect base for different types of savory seasonings like ranch, taco, cheese, Italian, etc. In fact, ranch oyster crackers are a popular recipe. They can also be combined with caramel to produce a sweet snack.
A 9-ounce package of oyster crackers contains 4 cups.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Grate your own cheese: Although pre-grated Parmesan cheese and dried Parmesan cheese are convenient, your oyster crackers will have a fresher, more robust flavor if you use freshly grated Parmesan cheese as opposed to pre-grated or dry Parmesan cheese.
- Use fresh garlic: While you can use garlic powder or garlic salt in this recipe, I recommend using fresh garlic. The reason is that fresh garlic will give your crackers a more pronounced garlic taste.
- Line your baking sheet: I generally line my baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. However, I've not really had a problem with these crackers sticking, so I could also use regular aluminum foil or parchment paper. The main reason for lining the baking sheet is to minimize cleanup.
If you're interested in an amazing sweet variation of oyster crackers recipes, you should check out my Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Oyster Crackers recipe.
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Easy Parmesan Garlic Oyster Crackers
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons (3-ounces, ¾ stick) unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (9-ounce package) Oyster Crackers
- ¼ cup (1 ounce) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. Set aside. Melt butter along with olive oil, parsley, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- Melt butter along with olive oil, parsley, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Add Oyster Crackers. Stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in preheated 250°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
- Yield: 4 cups.
Anonymous says
These look like fun - definitely going to try to make some !
Chula King says
They are really good! Hope you enjoy them.
Vivian says
Hi! How long would these keep for? I am making a large batch for a party and don’t want to make it all the day of.
Thank you
Chula King says
Vivian,
They should keep for several days if stored in an airtight container. Generally, I will store mine in a Ziploc bag.
Chula
Cindy Stichweh says
Chula,
These are a hit up here. I’ve made them several times, and everyone loves them.
Chula King says
Cindy,
They're one of our favorites. Hope things are going well with you and Larry!
Chula
Patrice Weging says
How long do they stay fresh... can I make them the week before and serve or is it just a couple of days
Chula King says
Patrice,
These crackers are best served within a few days of their being made. They should, however, stay crisp for up to a week when stored in an airtight container.
Chula