May 21, 2012

Kicked up Cowboy Crackers



    1 cup canola oil(or butter flavored popcorn oil)
      1 (1 ounce) package Fiesta ranch dressing mix
        2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
          1 (16 ounce) box saltine crackers
            Directions:
              Use a large ziplock storage bag. I use the 2 gallon size. Add the oil, ranch dressing mix, red pepper flakes and crackers. Tumble constantly for 15 minutes

              Cheddar Ranch Snack Mix



              Ingredients 

              6 cups original Bugles
              5 cups nacho cheese-flavored Bugles
              4 cups miniature cheese crackers
              1 package (6 ounces) miniature colored goldfish crackers
              3 cups miniature cheddar pretzels
              2 cups Crispix 3/4 cup butter-flavored popcorn oil
              2 envelopes (1 ounce each) ranch salad dressing mix

              Directions 

              In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine oil and dressing mix; pour over cracker mixture and toss to coat. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 6 quarts.

              Nutritional Facts 

              1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 217 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 437 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.