The simple cracker is much more versatile than you may think.
Use a sleeve of saltines to serve avariety of appetizersor transform them into Christmas toffee candy.
Open up a sleeve of saltines and get to making one of these delicious recipes.

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Soda Cracker Pie is built on a base of egg whites and baking powder whipped to stiff peaks.
Chicken mull is famous in parts of the South for its comforting taste and simplicity of ingredients.
We add a drizzle of hot sauce to the top for an added kick.

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A combination of Parmesan, butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and seasoned salt coat each cracker.
You’ll just need 10 minutes to prep them before the oven takes over.
In addition to the saltines, you need just four additional ingredients to make this foolproof candy.

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Chicken-Fried Chicken
Thisclassic Southern dishwouldn’t be the same without crushed saltines in the breading.
Just ensure each piece of chicken is 1/4-inch thick so they’ll cook evenly and come out perfectly crunchy.
Just butter and two sleeves of saltines are needed to make a plate full of simplecrowd-pleasing appetizers.

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Seasoned saltines serve as the base for cream cheese, pepper jelly, and a piece of shrimp.
You just may like it better than the original that’s made with traditional pie crust.
It should be served warm with a mix of baguette slices and vegetables.

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A mix of saltines and egg whites come together to create the beautiful meringue crust.
Not only do we love the coastal flair, but this meal comes together in just 30 minutes.
Country-Fried Steak
What’s better than country-fried steak covered in a generous pour of gravy?

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Not much in our book.
Especially when saltines are included in the breading.
Five-Alarm Firecracker Saltines
Just a little bit ofhot sauceand a blend of spices (including cayenne!)

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transform saltine crackers into a flavor-packed snack that brings the heat.

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