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.