Lone Star Firesnackers

TxBluebonnet's Note:

A spicy, "hot-as-you-want-it" snack cracker. So easy to make and keeps well (if they last). My son-in-law is addicted to these; he even asked for a batch of them for his birthday present.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (1 ¼ ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• ¼-½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 160 saltine crackers (1 four-sleeve box)

Directions:

1. Empty crackers into a very large bowl.
2. Mix together the oil, dressing mix and cayenne pepper.(use the recipe amounts or more according to how spicy you want them).
3. Pour over crackers and toss with hands until all are coated.
4. Let stand, tossing occasionally until crackers have absorbed all the mixture and are dry.
5. Store in a zip-lock bag or a large air-tight container.
6. Note: The cooking time is the approximate standing time.

Reviews

[Chef #1382838]

delish, thank you!

[Chef Deb]

Great concept....I doubled the recipe....only used one pkg of ranch...olive oil....1 tsp cayenne...1 tsp onion powder...unsalted tops on crackers....Good snacks that are healthy!!!...Thank You!!!!!!

[Chef #1214052]

My husband gave me this recipe from a friend. had it for a while and so one day i decided to make it. I have not stoped makeing them since it the best you can have for a snack though out the day. now i eat them more than he does.