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Firecracker Cheez-Itz in a white bowl on an orange table cloth.
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Firecracker Cheez-Itz Recipe

Need an easy snack or appetizer? This recipe comes together in a snap and is so addictive! Ranchy, spicy, cheesy crackers for the win!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, cheez-itz, crackers, firecracker, firecrackers
Servings: 20
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 24 oz cheese crackers (1) 24oz Box
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 -1 oz packages dry ranch dressing mix
  • 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250F degrees.
  • Add the cheez-its to a large mixing bowl. 
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vegetable oil, ranch mix, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the cheese crackers. Toss gently to evenly coat.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (not necessary just for easy clean up) and spread the crackers in a single layer.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes. Cool and serve or store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg