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Chili Spiced Saltine Crackers

We’ve become snackers during all this time at home. Sometimes it’s out of boredom, but more often than not, it’s because I just need to stress eat something unhealthy for me. I’ve been mostly mowing through bags of Cheez-Its and these amazing spicy cheddar puffs I found at Sam’s Club, but the other day I found a box of unopened mini saltine crackers in my pantry and figured I could spice them up a bit with some things in my spice cabinet. So, here are my Chili Spiced Saltine Crackers!

They are deceptively easy and a nice twist on some plain crackers. You could absolutely swap out the seasonings or even use oyster crackers. I have a Garlic Parmesan Oyster Crackers recipe from way back on my blog (you’ll get to see some terrible from when I first got my camera!) if you’re looking for something a little less spicy! I also have a Cinnamon Sugar Oyster Crackers recipe if you’ve got a sweet tooth! But, if you want some southwest-ish spiced saltine crackers, look below for the recipe!

Chili Spiced Snack Crackers Recipe

1 box (11oz.) snack crackers
1 stick butter
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon onion
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Pre-heat your oven to 250-degrees Fahrenheit. 

Melt your butter in a small saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.

Next, add all of your spices to your melted butter and stir to combine.

In a large bowl, add your plain crackers and then drizzle the spiced butter mixture over them.

spiced saltines recipe

Stir to coat. 

spiced saltines

Pour your coated crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

chili spiced saltines

Let your crackers sit for another 10 minutes before eating them to crisp up.  Store in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long!)

chili spiced saltines recipe

 



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