Name: Ranch Spicy Crackers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces Saltine crackers; 8 tablespoons Butter; 1 oz Ranch Salad Dressing Mix; 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder

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Ranch Spicy Crackers

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Place melted butter in a large bowl. Add crackers and gently toss ensuring that each cracker is coated.

In a small bowl, combine Ranch salad dressing mix, red pepper flakes and garlic powder; stir to combine.

Sprinkle dressing mixture over crackers ensuring that each cracker is coated.

Spread crackers in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Cool completely before serving.

Store in an airtight container.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Melt Butter Evenly for Coating 🧈
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and let it cool slightly before tossing with crackers to ensure even, non-greasy coating without the saltines becoming soggy.
Toast Low and Slow for Crispness 🔥
Bake at 250-275°F for 15-20 minutes instead of higher temperatures to prevent burning while achieving maximum crispness and allowing flavors to meld without darkening the crackers.
Double Your Seasoning Layers 🌶️
Toss crackers halfway through baking with an additional light sprinkle of ranch mix and red pepper flakes to intensify flavor and ensure even distribution throughout every cracker.
Cool Completely Before Storing 🧊
Let crackers cool completely on a baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to an airtight container to lock in crispness and prevent condensation from making them chewy.
Balance Spice with Quality Ingredients 👨‍🍳
Use fresh garlic powder and high-quality red pepper flakes rather than old pantry staples, as stale spices will result in muted flavors that can't compete with the ranch seasoning's intensity.