Quick and Easy: Cajun Crackers

It was like pulling teeth to get this recipe from my husband's aunt.  I guess she wanted to world to believe that she slaved for days to make these crackers!  Thanks to Carolyn for doing the teeth pulling and then sharing the recipe with the rest of the family.

This is one of those party foods that everyone requests the recipe for.  They are always amazed at the simplicity of these crackers.  They really do taste like they are more work than they actually are.

Cajun Crackers

1 box saltine crackers
1 cup cooking oil (I use canola, or equal parts canola and olive oil)
2 tsp cayenne pepper*
1 package dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix

Whisk together oil, cayenne pepper, and Ranch dressing mix.  In large bowl (with attachable lid), empty one sleeve of saltines.  Drizzle 1/4 of the oil mixture over crackers.  Continue with remaining crackers and oil mixture.  Secure lid on bowl, then gently shake and turn the bowl to coat crackers.  Once crackers are coated, remove from bowl and store in airtight container.

 

I have also made these crackers using goldfish crackers and oyster crackers. 

*If you like things extra hot, up the cayenne to 1 Tbs.  Likewise, if you prefer things a little milder, decrease to 1 tsp.