Description
Spicy, crunchy, and cheesy, these Firecracker Ranch Cheez-Its put a bold twist on classic cheese crackers with ranch seasoning and a fiery kick—perfect for snacking or party munching!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Cheez-Its (or other cheese crackers)
- ¼ cup ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (or cayenne for extra heat)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes for extra spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ranch mix, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and melted butter.
- Add Cheez-Its and toss gently until evenly coated with seasoning mixture.
- Spread seasoned crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crackers are warm, fragrant, and the seasoning has adhered.
- Let cool completely before serving; optional: sprinkle chopped jalapeños or pepper flakes on top.
Notes
- For extra heat, toss in sliced pickled jalapeños after baking or mix in cayenne powder with seasoning.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain crispiness.
- Great to serve alongside drinks or as party snacks—mix and match with other flavored crackers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (~28g, about 20 pieces)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cheez-Its, ranch, spicy snack, firecracker, party snack