Firecrackers Recipe

"If you haven't had these spicy crackers yet, you're in for a treat. Hot as you like with lingering flavors of ranch, garlic and dill, you'll wish you had more even before the first batch is gone. Most cooks favor saltines as the basic ingredient, but we like the tiny bite size of oyster crackers. Best of all, the seasoning ingredients are simple and handy in most kitchens, and the process of putting it all together couldn't be easier. Adjusting the heat to your personal taste will be the hardest part of the whole recipe. Enjoy them as snacks, float them on a steaming bowl of soup, or substitute them for croutons."

Original is 15 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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1 package (14 ounce) saltine crackers (mini-saltine crackers or oyster crackers or two sleeves of regular saltine crackers)
1/2 cup oil (canola oil)
1 package (1 ounce) dry ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons cayenne and red pepper flakes, mixed (or Cajun seasoning)

1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (37.4 g)
Calories 78.2
Total Fat - 8.4 g
Saturated Fat - 1.2 g
Cholesterol - 0.4 mg
Sodium - 10279 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 0.8 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
Sugars - 0.2 g
Protein - 0.7 g
Calcium - 9.3 mg
Iron - 0.5 mg
Vitamin C - 0.6 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine ranch dressing mix with other dry ingredients and stir in canola oil.

Step 2

Put oyster crackers in a very large zippered bag and slowly pour the oil mixture over them. Turn the bag gently as you pour to shift and coat the crackers.

Step 3

Set the bag aside for several hours, turning and shifting the bag occasionally, while the crackers absorb the seasonings and oil.

Step 4

Transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container.

Step 5

This makes a spicy mix, so adjust the heat up or down to match your personal heat index. If you leave out the hot seasonings entirely, you'll have yet another taste which is still very good and perfect for children and those who avoid spicy foods.