Description
Firecracker Ranch Cheez Its are a fast, flavor‑packed snack that transforms ordinary cheese crackers into a spicy, ranch‑infused treat. Combine a box of Cheez‑Its with ranch dressing mix, garlic and onion powders, and red pepper flakes, then toss with vegetable oil and bake until golden and crisp. In just 12 minutes you get a crunchy, cheesy bite perfect for game day, movie night, or any casual gathering where bold flavor wins. Serve them warm for extra crunch that keeps guests coming back today
Ingredients
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- 1 (10 oz) box Cheez‑Its
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch dressing mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl combine Cheez‑Its, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle vegetable oil over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake 10‑12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- let the crackers cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a storage container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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