Simple Seasoned Italian Goldfish Crackers Recipe

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Simple Seasoned Italian Goldfish Cracker recipe is a perfect snack for a crunchy craving ideal for game day power snackers. The fun fish shape of the Parmesan cheese goldfish, oyster crackers, fresh dill, red pepper flakes, and Italian flavors are mixed together for a delicious snack mix. This recipe is a quick, fun combination of cracker shapes and comforting Italian spice the whole family will love.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE SEASONED ITALIAN GOLDFISH CRACKERS

1. This recipe is super quick to put together. Pour the goldfish and oyster crackers into a large bowl, mix the oil and seasonings together, and let everything marinate for a couple of hours. Then bake until they’re crunchy and golden brown.

2. The flavors are subtle but savory so they will compliment any soup or salad as a topping.

3. These savory snacks are a great make-ahead mix that will last for weeks in an airtight container.

4. The best thing about this recipe is the combination of the zesty flavor and beloved fish-shaped cracker. It’s just fun to eat!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR SEASONED GOLDFISH CRACKERS

Ingredients

• Parmesan Goldfish Crackers
• oyster crackers
• Dry Italian Dressing seasonings
• red chili pepper flakes
• garlic powder or onion powder
• fresh dill or dried (Note: if using dried dill, use about 1/2 the amount and sprinkle on after cooking)
• olive oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil

HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE AND SAVORY GOLDFISH CRACKERS

• STEP ONE – mix seasonings, fresh dill, and olive oil together, make sure all the seasonings are mixed and not clumpy
• STEP TWO – place oyster crackers and goldfish in a big bowl, and mix. Pour oil-seasoning mix over crackers, gently stir thoroughly (about 10 minutes) until crackers are evenly covered.

• STEP THREE –scoop oil-cracker mix in a gallon size Ziplock bag or large airtight container.
• STEP FOUR – let the snack mix “marinate” for a couple of hours, flipping the sack every 20-30 mins.

• STEP FIVE – preheat oven to 215^o.  Place mix on a large baking sheet, roasting pan, or a deep cast iron skillet
• STEP SIX – bake for about an hour stirring every 15 minutes.
• STEP SEVEN – Let cool at room temperature before serving. 

HOW TO SERVE THESE SEASONED GOLDFISH CRACKERS

Options are endless with these snack bites. Enjoy these Italian goldfish as a salad topper instead of croutons.

Serve them instead of saltines with your favorite soup.

Eat this tasty snack instead of nuts or popcorn.

Include them in your holiday gift baskets, game day snacks, lunch box goodies, and party nibbles.  

CRACKER SUBSTITUTES

If you’re not into mini crackers you could also use:

• pretzels
• regular size saltine crackers, 4 sleeves fit perfectly in the gallon ziplock bag
• mixed nuts
• mini wheat crackers
• chickpeas…these two recipes are super good Airfryer or oven methods…Crunchy Curry Chickpeas and Spicy Jalapeno Chickpeas
• gluten-free crackers or pretzels

PRO TIPS

If you want a smaller portion, try a cup full in the Air Fryer. They turn out great this way!

You can easily skip mixing the crackers and oil mixture in a bowl and go directly to the plastic Ziplock bag step.

Store these Savory Seasoned Goldfish Crackers Recipe in an airtight container for weeks. In my opinion, the longer they sit the better they taste. 

​FAQ

Can these seasoned goldfish crackers marinate overnight?

Yes, definitely. I wouldn’t let them set for much longer than 24 hours because the goldfish and oyster crackers will start to break down and get soggy.

How long will these snacks last in an airtight container?

They will last for a couple of weeks in an airtight container. Gently shake the storage container before serving.

Can I replace the Parmesan Goldfish with a different flavor of goldfish? 

Yes, but I would go with a basic flavor like a mild cheddar or original flavor. If they are already heavily seasoned, the flavors might not combine well together.

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Italian Garlic Dill Oyster Crackers

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These simple Italian Garlic Dill Snack Crackers are delicious, spicy, crunchy, anytime little nibbles ideal for power snackers. Toasty golden and full of savory flavor…easy and fast to throw together.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 20

Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 bag oyster crackers
• 1 bag Pepperidge Farm Goldfish parmesan crackers
• 1 pack dry mix Italian Salad Dressing Mix
• 1 tbsp red chili pepper flakes more or less to taste
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup fresh snipped dill or dried (2 tbsp) (Note: if using dried dill, use about 2 tbsp and sprinkle on after cooking)
• 1/2 cup olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil

Instructions

 

• STEP ONE – mix seasonings, fresh dill, and olive oil together, make sure all the seasonings are mixed and not clumpy
• STEP TWO – place oyster crackers and goldfish in a big bowl, mix up. Pour oil-seasoning mix over crackers, gently stir thoroughly (about 10 minutes) until crackers are evenly covered.
• STEP THREE – place oil-cracker mix in a gallon size zip lock bag or large container with a lid that seals
• STEP FOUR – let "marinade" for a couple of hours, flipping the sack every 20-30 mins or so
• STEP FIVE – preheat oven to 215 degrees
• STEP SIX – place mixture on a large cookie sheet, roasting pan, or a deep cast iron skillet
• STEP SEVEN – cook for about an hour stirring every 15 minutes.
• STEP EIGHT – let them cool and then serve or store them in plastic bags or covered container. Enjoy!!!

Notes

Instead of baking and stirring for an hour…let them set in the ziplock bag overnight. You will need to turn the bag over about every hour or so to ensure the least amount of oil sediment. You could also do smaller portions in the Air Fryer…they’re really great this way!
You can easily skip mixing these mini crackers in a bowl and go directly to the plastic ziplock gallon bag step.
Store these goodies in an airtight container for weeks. In my opinion, the longer they set the better they taste. But remember to gently shake the storage container before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 0.001IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.03mg

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