Fun cheesy swamp fish crackers are coated in ranch, garlic and dill. They are munchable and perfect as a snack or a great way to jazz up a bowl of soup.

Swamp crackers are crackers baked with a flavorful coating of ranch, dill and garlic. This cheesy goldfish cracker version is a fun twist on the classic recipe.
They are a perfect salty munchable snack, or add them to a bowl of soup to take it to the next level. Either way you plan to enjoy them, you should make a batch of these swamp fish crackers ASAP.
Snack Attack
Sometimes you just need a savory snack. Something salty with big flavor in a small package.
You know the kind of thing where your hand keeps reaching back into the bowl for a few more as if it didn’t have a choice. These are that thing!

Both my mom and mother-in-law make versions of something similar. My mom usually makes seasoned oyster crackers and likes to serve them when she is serving soup.
My mother-in-law makes seasoned Ritz Bitz. She’s been known to bring them as an appetizer/snack for our outdoor parties.

Both always get gobbled up and I wonder why I never think to make them. Then I did!
I was in the mood to make something simple and tasty. Everything that came to mind involved peanut butter and I knew a friend’s kiddo with a peanut allergy would be in attendance.
So I was trying to get off that train of thought.

My other stipulation was I didn’t want to go to the store. I needed to settle on something using ingredients I already had.
That’s when it struck me. The bags of Goldfish crackers would be perfect coated in ranch.
I decided to amp up the dill and garlic flavor a bit because everyone loves the dilly ranch snack mix so much. Then these tasty little swamp fish emerged.
I don’t know who started calling those crackers swamp crackers, but I kind of love it in reference to these fish. While I might avoid eating a swampy fish regularly, in cracker form they are delicious.

Too delicious, possibly 😉 I will warn you that it is hard to stop munching on them once you get started.
What soups go with swamp crackers?
They are great as a stand alone snack, but I can also envision them floating on a bowl of potato chowder, chicken and black bean soup or cheeseburger soup. Yum!
For another fun salty snack, try making some Parmesan ranch snack mix. It is loaded with crunchy goodies and savory flavors.
Did you make this recipe? Please leave a review in the recipe card.

Seasoned Goldfish Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce ranch dip or dressing mix one packet
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 13 ounces goldfish crackers or similar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F
- In a large bowl, mix together ranch, dill, garlic and oil. Toss crackers in seasonings and spread in a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring half way through.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition

Sherry Smith
Thursday 26th of August 2021
Just made these with my 3 year old grandson, he loved stirring all of this delicious snack ! Definitely going to make again in a couple of weeks for our camping trip , thank you for this easy recipe !
Carlee
Thursday 26th of August 2021
I love that he got to help make them and I am so happy you liked them!
Anonymous
Sunday 9th of September 2018
Carlee, these look so fun and delish! My son would love to make these with me. Thank you so much for sharing at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party!
Carlee
Wednesday 19th of September 2018
They are a fun and quick snack to whip up. Thank you!
Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies
Wednesday 5th of September 2018
These would be so addictive! My hand would be going back for more, and more, and more!
Carlee
Saturday 8th of September 2018
It is definitely hard to stop!
Amy
Wednesday 29th of August 2018
How fun. We love ranch dressing, garlic and deal. These crackers sound wonderful.
Carlee
Saturday 8th of September 2018
We do too! I hope you give them a go!
Debbie
Friday 24th of August 2018
Hi Carlle, what a fun alternative to croutons! We may not get swampy or otherwise fish crackers here, but we do get cheesy and salty crackers.
xx
Carlee
Sunday 26th of August 2018
Cheesy and salty blended with dill, ranch and garlic is the perfect combo!