Oh, so addictive! And easy to make. This recipe scales well…more coming aboard? No problem.
This Southern snack is a favorite with everyone who likes a little “kick”. Reduce or increase the pepper flakes and cayenne to control the heat. These spices do not “burn” a long time so even those who are not big fans of the heat will like these fire crackers. Perfect with a cool sweet drink like Easy Sangria.
Catamaran Guru’s very own, Sharon Shields, shared this savory cracker recipe with us…and now you!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box (4 sleeves) saltine crackers
- 1 package dry ranch dressing powder
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 ¾ cups canola oil (must be canola to keep crackers crispy)
DIRECTIONS
- Stack crackers in large rectangular container, stacked like they are in the sleeves.
- Mix remaining ingredients and pour over crackers. Leave in container for several hours, occasionally rotating to distribute seasonings and oil.
- Restack in baking dish, bake 15-20 minutes at 250 degrees.
- Cool and serve alone or with cheese, ranch dip, blue cheese, soup, or salad.
ALTERNATIVE NO-BAKE DIRECTIONS
- If your crackers are really fresh and humidity is not super high, you might can get away without baking. The key is using canola oil…no other kind.
- You can assemble as described above, but it can be easier to distribute the oil and spices if you use a big 2-gallon zip-loc bag.
- Place crackers in bag the drizzle the oil mixture over the crackers.
- Seal the bag and every time you walk by the back turn it gently so you don’t break the crackers.
- About an hour before you are ready to serve them check to see if they require baking…if crisp, re-seal the bag until you are ready to serve.
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