Alabama Fire Cracker Dip: A Flavorful Party Favorite! Recipe
Alabama Fire Cracker Dip is a creamy, spicy party favorite that combines tangy ranch seasoning, bold spices, and shredded cheddar cheese for a delicious dip perfect for serving with crackers, chips, or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings & Spices
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Hot sauce, to taste
For Serving
- Crackers or chips
Instructions
- Combine Creamy Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy to create the base for the dip.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, paprika, and crushed black pepper until all the spices are evenly incorporated, enhancing the dip’s flavor and heat.
- Fold in Cheese and Onions: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions, if using, to add texture and an extra layer of flavor.
- Add Hot Sauce: Add hot sauce to taste according to your desired spice level and mix well to ensure it’s evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the prepared dip into a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully for a richer taste.
- Serve: Serve the Alabama Fire Cracker Dip cold with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks for a perfect party appetizer.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise for creaminess.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper and hot sauce to control the spiciness of the dip.
- The dip can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as pretzels, celery sticks, or pita chips for added texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a milder version, reduce or omit the cayenne and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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