TEXAS Firecrackers

For anyone who has ever attended the Antique Show, the Firecrackers are a well know favorite. We clip them up on their stands every year only to be snatched back down and eaten with some Funky Chunky and a beer of your choosing  (no, we don't have any Miller products). 

This week, Kim, Kelly and I made some of our own! While the process of actually making them and seeing how oily these crackers are grossed us out a bit, we were sneakin' them out of the container the next day. 

Texas Firecrackers

1 1/2 c. canola oil

1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix

1 T. Tony Chachere creole seasoning *

2 T. red pepper flakes **

1 lb. saltine crackers

 

Whisk together the oil and spices and let stand 30 minutes. Lay crackers on a cookie sheet with sides. Drizzle oil over crackers. Stir every so often while pouring over crackers. Turn crackers every 15 min. two or three times to coat. Sprinkle finished crackers with Tony’s and pepper flakes while they are still wet. Place crackers on paper towels (with newspaper under them) to dry for 2-3 hours. Store crackers in an airtight container. The crackers are even better-tasting the next day!

Try them! These crackers are tasty and really cheap too!