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{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients! This delightfully easy recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!

{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients! | MomOnTimeout.com

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…

{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients! | MomOnTimeout.com

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!

{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients! | MomOnTimeout.com

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 🙂

{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients! | MomOnTimeout.com

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.

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{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers

{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword spicy ranch crackers
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 225kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

{Easy} Spicy Ranch Crackers are totally addicting and use only 4 ingredients! | MomOnTimeout.com

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Comments

  7. 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!

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  10. 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

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