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Alabama Fire Crackers

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"Turn saltine crackers into a gourmet party snack. This recipe is cheap, delicious and requires no cooking! These are really great with chili." — I phill hungry

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Original recipe makes 30 servings Change Servings

1 2/3 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 (1 ounce) envelopes ranch dressing mix
3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16.5 ounce) package multigrain saltine crackers

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Directions

Place the vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, ranch dressing mix, and crushed red pepper flakes in a 2-gallon plastic zipper bag. Seal the bag and smoosh with your hands to thoroughly combine the oil and spices. Place the crackers into the bag, seal, and turn the bag over to cover the crackers with the spice mix. Let the bag sit for about 1 hour, then turn again. Repeat several more times until the crackers are well-coated with spice mix, and allow the bag to sit overnight. Remove crackers and serve.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 15 mins

I made a version similar to this yesterday with ranch and oyster crackers & when I read the reviews for this, I read one where the reviewer had been using a packet of italian seasoning instead of ranch by accident. I love ranch dressing, but sometimes ranch seasoning packets don't taste quite right without being mixed in sour cream, buttermilk or something in my opinion so I made these today w/ italian seasoning in place of ranch seasoning & they were AMAZING. I don't normally give 5 stars if I change something in a recipe but these were too good to give any less than 5 stars. I cut back the oil to 1/2 a cup (only because I couldn't justify the calories for the full amount and these are so good I could eat every single cracker!) and used two packages of saltines and that was perfect for me. I will make these all the time, thanks for sharing your recipe!!

—<3

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 14, 2010

tried the recipe exactly and it just had little to know flavor. My dad used to make this and it was great so I'll ask him for his version.

—sandeemoo22

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May 24, 2010

Had these at a BBQ recently and they were awesome. Only difference, they used olive oil instead of veg. Excellent!!

—Cindy J

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Sep 17, 2010

I have made this 3 times now. Making it again tonight, I just noticed that the ingredients state RANCH dressing. All this time I have been making and loving it using Italian dressing mix. I mean I REALLY love it! Now I will try it as written. I'm just saying.... Italian dressing rocks, and I apologize to the author. Sorry, I phill hungry. I WILL do it your way next.

—Valorie

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Jun 28, 2010

These are truly addictive and almost stupid easy(a definite bonus in my book!) I used 2 bags of oyster crackers instead of sltines. and a little less oil and more pepper flakes because we like them spicier! Very tasty!

—connorsmom

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Dec 09, 2010

VERY GOOD!! Can't stop eating them! I took other reviewers' advice and only used 1/2 c. of oil. I will make these again!

—Cathy Williams

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May 05, 2010

Best use for a saltine cracker ever! These were perfect for our chili! They are savory and have the perfect spicy kick. Yum!

—athenax311

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Dec 06, 2010

Hmm, I thought. But I gave these a try and wow am I glad. The only thing I changed was canola for vegetable. I have to admit that I cheated and ate a couple before letting them sit over night and thought they were too salty. However, after overnight they were not.

—bd.weld

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Nutrition

Calories
181 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
12.5 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
13.9 g
21%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
320 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Alabama Fire Crackers

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 181
Calories from Fat: 125

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g 21 %
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 320mg 13 %
** Potassium 22mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.5g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
** Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.