{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients! This delightfully easy recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
Sometimes the simplest recipes can quickly become family favorites. These Spicy Ranch Crackers are definitely one of those recipes. My Aunt Pam introduced these to the family years and years ago and they quickly became a holiday tradition. I totally meant to share these with you sometime before Christmas and then when that didn’t happen I meant to share before New Years…
And now it’s 2014.
Oh, well! The great thing about this recipe is it’s so easy you’ll find yourself whipping up a batch for friends and family all year long!
It’s so funny because I look at these crackers and they just don’t look all that impressive to me. I mean, they’re just crackers. But, with just a few simple steps they go from just crackers to amazingly delicious Spicy Ranch Crackers and that’s something to celebrate 🙂
These crackers are totally addicting and, if you like things spicy, you’re going to love the kick that they have too! You can always adjust the amount of red pepper flakes you use to adjust the recipe to your spicy foods comfort level.
The great thing about this recipe is that it can be made for a crowd or you can scale back the recipe for a smaller group. It’s totally up to you!
My Aunt Pam made these yummy crackers for holiday gifts and let me tell you, the guys LOVE them! It’s a nice alternative to all the sweets that are always around.
{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers
Ingredients
- 64 saltine crackers 4 sleeves
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix 1 package
Instructions
- Place crackers in a large jar, container, or plastic bag.
- Mix the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour over crackers and shake/roll the container every 10 minutes or so for at least an hour.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Deanna Skipworth says
These crackers are wonderful!! They were a big hit at a recent gathering I had.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Excellent! We love them for a party!
Denise Roberts says
Have you ever made these with oyster crackers? If so, how many packages of those should I use?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t but I’m thinking 2 bags would be about right.
Suzanne Shroeder says
A little bit of dill works really well in this recipe too.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ooh! Excellent tip Suzanne – that sounds perfect!
Janet says
Try using Orville redenbacher popcorn oil…butter flavored….YUM!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oooh! Yum!
Donna says
Would Olive oils work and be more healthy?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yep 🙂 I bet it would be amazing Donna!
Katie Adams says
I love ranch everything so I am very intrigued by this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Katie!
stacy says
I use 2 boxes of the mini saltine crackers instead of regular size and 1 cup canola oil instead of 2/3 cup. Love these crackers!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ooh! I love the idea of using the minis Stacy! Thank you!
Kristen Duke says
I’m excited to try these out! So simple and they look so tasty!
Jessy says
Just wondered how long they last? Do they get soggy? They sound amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Jessy! They stay good for at least three days – we’ve always demolished the crackers by then 🙂
Sherlyn says
Great idea! I make a version of this with oyster crackers, using garlic salt, etc – I’ll be adding some red pepper! Thanks! Sherlyn
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds fabulous Sherlyn!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
Aunt Pam is a smart lady! Love this … pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Brenda!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
These look FANTASTIC, Trish! My mom has a version of these that she makes called “Fire Crackers”. Love that these are a no-bake version! Mmmmm!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kristi!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
We make these all the time! Everyone always love them! We took them to a football tailgate a few weeks ago and they were gone so fast. Love it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Aren’t they fantastic? SO easy too!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
What a fun and easy way to jazz up crackers! Love that this version is no bake too!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Jocelyn!
Heather @ French Press says
sounds like the perfect snack!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes ma’am! They are GOOOOOD!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
What a fun idea for crackers! This is so much cheaper than buying the already seasoned crackers. Pinning and sharing on social media. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays, Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They are SO good too Julie! Thanks for the social media love 🙂
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Yay for Aunt Pam! These crackers are so creative…and can only imagine how addictive these can be!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
YES! Yay for Aunt Pam! And Gloria, SO addictive 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Love the idea of taking crackers and putting your own spin on them, definitely going to try out some cracker experiments now!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Woohoo! Thanks Pamela!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Oh wow, I have to make some of these for football watching tomorrow. I have all of the ingredients on hand so I don’t have to brave the cold weather here! And I LOVE the pics!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You’re going to love them Ashley and because you and your fam loves spicy things you may want to add a bit more red pepper flakes to the mix 🙂 Have fun watching football!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
LOVE! I make some Ranch Pretzels so I know these would be a huge hit! I would inhale these!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Julie! Ranch pretzels are also AMAZING! Wow! I’m getting hungry now 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
I’ve seen these crackers on Pinterest but have never made them. I think I need to change that.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes you do – ASAP! Thanks for stopping by Karen!
Kate@Diethood says
Dude! WOW! Awesome, awesome, waaaaay AWESOME idea! It’s past midnight and I’m about to pull out the sleeve of saltines! 😀
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Did you guys have a good Christmas Kate? It was yesterday for you right? Hope you and your fam are doing well!
Amy@Little Dairy on the Prairie says
What a fun way to dress up saltine crackers! My boys would love these!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Super easy and SOOO yummy! Thanks for stopping by Amy!
Nicole says
I love how easy these crackers are! I bet they will be fantastic with some of the game day dips I have planned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Soo easy Nicole! I’m sure you’ll love them!
tanya says
It doesn’t matter when you share these Trish, they are good year around! I love spicy food and if it’s a snack food, then all the better! Actually I can see eating these with a big bowl of chili!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That is so good to hear Tanya 🙂 These crackers would be perfect with chili!
Happy Valley Chow says
Those crackers sound soooo good! Definitely giving these a try 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Eric!
Sandy says
My mom made these for years! A tip to simplify the recipe even more,,,,,use oyster crackers instead of saltines. Super easy to just pop in your mouth!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oooh! Will definitely give the oyster crackers a try Sandy! Thanks!
marcie says
Trish, these look so delicious, and they do sound like a perfect alternative to give as gifts instead of sweets! These would sure be a hit in my house!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Marcie!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is such an awesome idea Trish!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Dorothy!
Chrissy says
I saw these on Pinterest today, they look so yummy plus simple to make! Perfect!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Chrissy!