Crackers! Great Snack for the Big Game

This is one STRANGE recipe - but somehow it works. I'm going to give you the original, which was shared with my mother by her friend and neighbour, Brenda Cloud in Georgia. Then I'll share two variations and some ideas. It's a forgiving recipe (my favorite kind), so by all means experiment. And then let me know what you came up with. Better yet, share it with everyone by leaving a comment.

And don't forget to search the blog for more appys for game day - the blog titled One in a Million Wing Dip springs to mind. Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos, Caviar and Sour Cream, I could go on...



SPICY CRACKERS

Original recipe
1 c peanut oil
1 t garlic salt
1 t onion salt
2 t cayenne
2 envelopes dry ranch dressing mix
1 lg box saltine crackers (4 sleeves)

Blend oil and sesonings. Spread saltines in a large Tupperware-type container such as for a sheet cake. Pour oil mix over crackers, tossing and turning frequently for 1hr. Keeps crisp in airtight container for 2 weeks.

Seriously, they stay crisp. How you can soak crackers in oil and they stay crisp, I'll never understand. Here's my mom's lighter version.

Grams' Spicy Crackers variation
1/2 c each canola and grapeseed oil - UPDATE: avocado oil is healthier and now readily available
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cayenne
1/2 t red pepper flakes
2 envelopes dry ranch dressing mix - when tested, I'll post on healthier homemade dressing mix
1 lg box saltine crackers (4 sleeves)

This next version is my first making of them, healthier still, but I'm sure the texture is a little heavier using the wheat variety of saltines.

1/2 c ea flax seed and extra virgin olive oils - or avocado oil
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cayenne
1/2 t red pepper flakes
2 envelopes Simply Organic dry ranch dressing mix
1 lg box wheat saltine crackers (4 sleeves)

So after trying this recipe once, here are my recommendations:

Dine-In Table Spicy Crackers
1/2 c ea flax seed and grapeseed oils
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
3/4 t cayenne
2 envelopes dry Simply Organic ranch dressing mix
1 lg box wheat saltine crackers (4 sleeves)

And next time, I'll add either cumin and chili powder, celery seed, or curry powder and cumin, depending on what I plan to primarily use them for. Actually, since this makes so many, I'll probably split it up and make two different types. These are so unique and tasty that you can serve them on their own with soft (or harder) drinks, but would be great with cheese, too. I'm sure you can think of other toppings depending on the spice combos you come up with. Have fun!