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Alabama Firecracker Dip

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A creamy, spicy, and cheesy dip perfect for parties and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
  • 1 sleeve (about 30) saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
  2. Stir in hot sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. Gently fold in the crushed saltine crackers.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, pretzels, or more crackers.

Notes

You can customize the dip by adding cooked crumbled bacon or diced jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg