Spicy Cheese Crackers

Spicy Cheese Crackers are cheese crackers tossed with butter, celery seed, garlic powder, and cayenne, then baked until crisp for a quick, spicy snack.

Cheese crackers in a vintage serving bowl with two bottles in the background.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Ingredients

▢ ½ teaspoon celery seed
▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more according to your taste
▢ 3 tablespoons melted butter
▢ 3 ½ cups bite-size cheese crackers

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a gallon size zip top bag, combine the celery seed, garlic powder, cayenne, and butter. Mix butter and spices together.
½ teaspoon celery seed, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more according to your taste, 3 tablespoons melted butter
Add the crackers and toss gently until thoroughly coated.
3 ½ cups bite-size cheese crackers
Spread the crackers on a baking sheet. Cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool.
Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Cheez-It crackers are my choice, either original or whole grain. Both work well.
The 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne makes a mild snack. Adjust in 1/4-teaspoon increments if you want more heat.
Coat the crackers slowly and thoroughly in the bag so every one picks up butter and seasoning. Toss gently so they don't break.
Monitor the baking time. Five minutes at 350 is enough, and these can scorch fast since they're already baked.
Cool completely before storing so they stay crisp. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-6 days.

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