Best 10 Firecrackers Recipes

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**Firecrackers: A Symphony of Spicy, Savory, and Sweet Flavors**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible firecrackers, a culinary delight that packs a punch of flavor. These delectable treats, also known as dynamite rolls, jalapeno poppers, and atomic buffalo turds, are a delightful fusion of spicy, savory, and sweet elements. With a crispy outer shell that yields to a creamy, cheesy interior, firecrackers are guaranteed to ignite your senses and leave you craving more. So, get ready to embark on a fiery adventure as we explore the diverse recipes featured in this article, each offering a unique twist on this classic appetizer.**

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED JALAPENO FIRECRACKERS



Stuffed Jalapeno Firecrackers image

This recipe came about after years of competition with family and friends over the perfect stuffed jalapeno. Bring your tissues because these are HOT! Goes well with Summer Beer I from this site.

Provided by templina71

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Cajun seasoning, or to taste
12 slices jalapeno bacon, cut in half
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Fill the jalapeno peppers with cream cheese. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning on top, then wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped jalapeno peppers in a single layer, face down on a broiler rack.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until the bacon becomes crisp, 8 to 15 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 420.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BARB'S FIRECRACKERS



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I needed something to bring to my niece's 4th of July party. I wanted something portable, simple to make, and of course really tasty! I love Mexican food so this recipe in inspired from south of the border, yet created in New England. You can adjust the heat on the recipe by using a hotter or milder taco seasoning.

Provided by Prairierose31

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h20m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
2 envelopes taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick® Original)
1 (16 ounce) container soft cream cheese
2 (7 ounce) containers prepared guacamole
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas, or as needed
72 paper cupcake liners in different colors
2 fresh red chile peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips - or as needed
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Stir refried beans and taco seasoning mix together in a bowl. Place soft cream cheese in a separate bowl and stir until the cream cheese is workable; thoroughly mix in the prepared guacamole.
  • Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spread with 1/2 cup of bean mixture in a smooth, even layer; top with 1/2 cup of guacamole mix in a layer. Roll up the tortilla into a log and moisten the far edge with a little water to seal. Wrap rolled tortillas tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour to overnight.
  • To serve, unwrap the rolls and trim off the uneven edges of each roll; cut into 1-inch pieces. Place a piece into each cupcake paper and insert a red pepper strip into the end for a wick. Sprinkle appetizers with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 184.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHINESE FIRECRACKERS



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This is from Betty Crocker's Low-fat Cooking. I made it for a class once & it turned great, so I thought I would share...

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h12m

Yield 14 firecrakers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 lb ground turkey breast
1 cup chopped cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili paste or 1 tablespoon chili puree
1 tablespoon white wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
14 sheets phyllo dough
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup sweet and sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook turkey, cabbage, carrot and onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in chili paste.
  • Mix wine and cornstarch; stir into turkey mixture.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Heat oven to 375 degreesF.
  • Cut stack of phyllo sheets crosswise in half. Cover with waxed paper, then with damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
  • Place 1 half-sheet of phyllo on flat surface. Brush with small amount of oil. Top with second half-sheet of phyllo.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons turkey mixture on short end of phyllo; shape mixture into about 4-inch log.
  • Roll up phyllo and turkey mixture.
  • Twist phyllo 1 inch from each end to make firecracker shape.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining phyllo and turkey mixture.
  • Brush firecrackers with remaining oil.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown.
  • Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce.

CHINESE FIRECRACKERS



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These appetizers are an explosion of flavor with turkey, crisp veggies, and the zing of chili paste.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 55m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ pound ground turkey
1 cup shredded cabbage
½ cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chile paste
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white wine
14 sheets phyllo pastry dough, halved into triangles
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
¾ cup sweet and sour sauce for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the turkey in the skillet until no longer pink; add the cabbage, carrots, and green onions and cook together until the vegetables are all slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the chile paste through the vegetable mixture.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into the white wine in a small bowl; add to the mixture in the skillet and continue cooking and stirring until the liquid in the skillet is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Place one half sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface, brush with a small amount of the vegetable oil, and top with a second sheet of phyllo. Place about 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture on the short end of phyllo; shape mixture into about a four-inch log. Roll phyllo and turkey mixture. Twist the log about 1 inch from each end to make a firecracker shape; place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and mixture until all are used. Lightly brush the firecrackers with vegetable oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the phyllo dough is crisp and golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Serve with the sweet and sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 164.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CAROLINE'S FIRECRACKERS



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An unlikely mix but one that will knock your socks off.

Provided by Caroline

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

15 ounces vanilla almond bark
1 (8.5 ounce) bag spicy cheese-flavored cornmeal snack (such as Cheetos® Flamin' Hot)

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
  • Melt the almond bark in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix the cheese-flavored snacks into the melted almond bark until fully incorporated.
  • Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Allow to cool completely.
  • Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 160.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FIRECRACKERS



Firecrackers image

A yummy pop em in your mouth treat. Or use in soup or salad as croutons!

Provided by Catherine Rollins

Categories     Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pkg oyster crackers
2 Tbsp red pepper flakes
2 pkg dry ranch dressing salad mix
1 c light olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Pour crackers into a gallon zip lock or container with a lid. Mix oil, pepper flakes and dressing together and pour over crackers.
  • 2. Mix oil, pepper flakes and dressing together and pour over crackers.
  • 3. Zip bag or place cover over container and toss/turn until crackers are coated. Turn crackers every 15 minutes or so until oil has been absorbed.
  • 4. Add more ranch dressing or red pepper flakes to your recipe to up the taste to your liking.

ZESTY SALTINES (FIRECRACKERS)



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This is a recipe that everyone always asks me for any time I make them for gatherings, especially parties. They are great with spinach dip or a block of cream cheese with raspberry chipotle spread on top. Very Addictive! Yummy!

Provided by Diana Hardin

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sleeves of saltine crackers
l pkg. hidden valley ranch dressing dry mix
1 cup canola oil
3 t. red pepper flakes (or more)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the small envelope of dressing mix, canola oil, and pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • 2. Using an extra large container with a lid, (large enough to hold four sleeves of saltines), spread two of the sleeves of saltines into container.
  • 3. Distribute half of the mix from Step 1 on the crackers.
  • 4. Close container and turn upside down. After a couple of minutes, turn over, open container and add the other two sleeves of saltines. Pour the remainder of the mix over the saltines. Cover the container, shake gently. (Very gentle)
  • 5. Every 15 minutes, turn the container over. (This will allow all crackers to be covered completely with ingredients. Turn it three times.
  • 6. Enjoy, you will love them! Very addictive!

SALAMI FIRECRACKERS



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A spicy salami, horseradish and cream cheese finger food appetizer guaranteed to please fans of these flavors. Easy to make, and a great alternative for those who get tired of chips and salsa or veggies and dip, as long as you're not feeling too health conscious. Stores well in the freezer. Thanks to my friend Candy for this recipe -- I think of her and of her wonderful hostessing skills whenever I make them.

Provided by MarieL

Categories     Spicy

Time 20m

Yield 20-28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb genoa salami, sliced to roll easily
1 eight-ounce package cream cheese
1/4 cup onion, of your choice chopped finely
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons hot horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all filling ingredients well.
  • Spread a thin layer of filling on each slice of salami, then roll the slice into a tube.
  • Stack in layers, with wax paper between layers, and refrigerate. The flavors are best after several hours of refrigeration.

CHINESE FIRECRACKERS



Chinese Firecrackers image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons , finely chopped green onions, (with tops)
1 tablespoon chili paste or puree
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
14 frozen phyllo pastry leaves (13 x 9 inches), thawed
3/4 cup sweet and sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet. Cook ground turkey, cabbage, carrot and green onions in oil over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is done and vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chili paste. Mix wine and cornstarch stir into turkey mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Heat oven to 375°. Cut phyllo leaves crosswise in half. Cover with damp towel to keep them from drying out while you work. Place 1 piece phyllo on flat surface. Brush with small amount of oil. Top with second piece phyllo. Place about 2 tablespoons turkey mixture on short end of phyllo shape into about 4-inch log. Roll up phyllo and turkey mixture. Twist phyllo 1 inch from each end to form firecracker shape. Repeat with remaining phyllo and turkey mixture. Brush firecrackers with remaining oil. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 18 to 22 minutes or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown. Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce. 1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 30) Fat 3g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 210mg Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 7g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

PEPPERONCINI FIRECRACKERS



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My youngest daughter and I enjoy time in the kitchen together making these attractive appetizers. The "firecrackers" burst with chicken, cheese and pepperoncinis.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (24 ounces) pepperoncini, drained
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 24 pieces
24 thin strips Monterey Jack cheese or pepper Jack cheese (about 1-1/2 inches x 1/4 inch x 1/8 inch)
24 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
Melted butter
48 whole chives, optional

Steps:

  • Remove 24 pepperoncini from jar; remove and discard stems and seeds. Drain peppers on paper towels. Stuff each with a piece of chicken and a cheese strip (cheese may need to be cut to fit in some peppers)., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface (keep remaining dough covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out). Spritz dough with butter-flavored spray. Repeat three times; stack sprayed phyllo dough. Cut stacks into four pieces, about 6-1/2 in. x 4-1/4 in. each., Center one stuffed pepper on one long side of each phyllo stack; roll up and twist the ends to seal. Repeat with remaining peppers and dough. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Drizzle butter over center of firecrackers. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Tie ends with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 2073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the firecrackers will taste. This is especially important for the shrimp and crab, which should be as fresh as possible.
  • Don't overcook the seafood: Shrimp and crab cook very quickly, so it's important to not overcook them. Otherwise, they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese: The cream cheese is one of the main ingredients in firecrackers, so it's important to use a good quality brand. This will ensure that the firecrackers have a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make firecrackers, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or spices to create your own unique firecracker recipe.

Conclusion:

Firecrackers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover seafood, and they can be made ahead of time, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make firecrackers that will be the hit of your next party.

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