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Alabama Fire Cracker Dip

Alabama Fire Cracker Dip is a bold, creamy dip made with cheese, crushed crackers, and hot sauce. It’s quick to make and always a hit at parties or game day.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ cup hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • 1 sleeve about 30 saltine crackers, crushed
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Beat softened cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes using a hand mixer).
  • Mix in ranch seasoning, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne (optional) until fully blended and pale orange.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar, then gently fold in crushed saltines—reserving some for topping if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, top with reserved crackers and chopped green onions or parsley. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.