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Alabama Fire Cracker Dip

Creamy Alabama Fire Cracker Dip for Your Next Party Joy

This Alabama Fire Cracker Dip is a creamy, zesty appetizer perfect for parties, featuring rich flavors and easy preparation.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Dip Base
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise use light for lower-calorie
For the Flavor Blend
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix homemade works well
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or substitute with fresh onions
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice level
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit for milder dip
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for twist
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper freshly ground recommended
For the Final Touch
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or substitute with pepper jack
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Green Onions or chives
  • to taste Hot Sauce any favorite hot sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend the Dip Base: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of sour cream, and ¼ cup of mayonnaise until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Flavorful Seasonings: Stir in 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and a pinch of black pepper into the creamy mixture.
  3. Incorporate Cheddar and Green Onions: Gently fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ¼ cup of chopped green onions using a spatula.
  4. Adjust Heat with Hot Sauce: Drizzle in your favorite hot sauce to taste, mixing gently.
  5. Chill for Flavor Development: Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and cover tightly, refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve with Dippers: Serve the dip alongside crunchy dippers like crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, tightly covered.

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