Salted Chocolate Tart

Few things in life are better than a decadent tart filled with rich, smooth chocolate surrounded by a buttery crust. Well, at least that’s what we thought until we made this salted chocolate tart with a yummy potato chip crust.

Ingredients

Potato Chip Crust

• 1 bag of kettle chips
• ½ stick of unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat or gluten free

Chocolate Filling

• 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 package semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Dash of finely ground sea salt

Chocolate Ganache topping

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse for 30 to 45 seconds.
3. Press the potato chip crust into a 9-inch tart pan.
4. Bake for 12 minutes, then remove and let cool.
5. While the crust is cooling, melt the cream and chocolate chips for the chocolate filling and whisk until no lumps remain. Slowly incorporate remaining chocolate filling ingredients, whisking gently over medium heat.
6. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tart shell and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before topping with chocolate ganache.
7. Prepare the chocolate ganache topping by mixing the cream in a small saucepan with bittersweet chocolate. Whisk together over medium heat until fully melted and smooth.
8. Using a spatula, coat the top of the chocolate filling with the chocolate ganache mixture and chill for at least a few hours in the fridge.
9. Sprinkle a dash of sea salt on each slice before serving. Add fresh raspberries or strawberries if desired.

Chicken Tenders

Trying to figure out how to make gluten-free chicken tenders without using nut meal or coconut flour? Potato chips are here to save the day!

Ingredients

• 2 packs of chicken tenders
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 12 ounces kettle chips, any variety
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Pulse kettle chips and spices in a food processor until you have fine crumbs.
2. Beat eggs and buttermilk in a small bowl.
3. Dip each chicken tender in the egg and buttermilk mixture, then dunk it in the chips and spice blend.
4. Bake on a sheet pan or wire rack for 20 to 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Serve with ranch, hot sauce, or honey mustard dipping sauce.

Macaroni and Cheese

Add a hearty crunch to the ooey, gooey goodness known as macaroni and cheese by topping your entree with crushed potato chips. Simply prepare your favorite mac and cheese recipe on the stovetop or in the oven, then pour a generous helping of chips on top. If you add the chips before baking, they might get soggy. Wait until the last few minutes of cook time, or top the baked dish with chips after you remove it from the oven. Any flavor works well, but we’re huge fans of sea salt kettle chips, barbecue chips, and jalapeno chips.

Cupcakes

Hello there, Sweet. Meet our good friend, Salty. Making cupcakes with potato chips is a breeze. Add 1 cup of crushed, salted chips to the batter for your favorite cupcake recipe and bake as usual. Top with a chocolate-drenched potato chip. Potato chips pair best with chocolate cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes, and salted caramel cupcakes.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Potato chips are a tasty alternative to the oats typically found in granola bars. Protein-packed peanut butter and crunchy peanuts help keep you full and energized all day long.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free cup-for-cup blend
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup grape or strawberry jelly
• 1 cup crushed kettle chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Preparation

1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and peanut butter until a crust is formed.
2. Press the crust into a 9 x 12 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
3. Top the crust with a layer of jelly.
4. Place crushed kettle chips, peanuts, and peanut butter tips on top of the jelly.
5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Peanut Butter Fudge

This super-simple peanut butter fudge only requires 4 ingredients.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of confectioners sugar
• 2 sticks of butter, unsalted
• 1 cup of peanut butter
• 1 cup of crushed potato chips

Preparation

1. Melt peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
2. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes and stir in confectioners sugar.
3. Spread mixture in a lined baking dish and top with potato chips.
4. Gently press chips into the fudge to keep them in place.

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Fried bologna is a classic food from our childhoods. If you’ve never tried it, you’re totally missing out. Fry a few slices of bologna in a buttered skillet. This won’t take long at all. Place bologna on mayo-topped bread with a slice of American cheese, and add a generous helping of potato chips. Bite into your sandwich and experience the magic.

Nachos

Out of tortilla chips? Enjoy a satisfying platter of nachos made from potato chips instead. Topping Ideas:

• Melted cheddar sauce
• Shredded cheddar
• Shredded colby jack
• Black olives
• Green onions
• Vidalia onions
• Green peppers
• Shredded chicken
• Salsa
• Sour cream
• Avocado slices

Omelet

Waffles and quiches are delicious, but they can’t compete with a potato chip omelet.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon green onions
• 3 cups kettle-cooked potato chips, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

• Combine ingredients in a large bowl and beat gently until blended well.
• Pour in a skillet greased with butter or oil, and heat over medium heat until fully cooked.
• Top with crushed potato chips for extra crunch and flavor.

Chicken Casserole

It’s hard to screw up a casserole, but it’s not hard to improve one. Enhance your favorite chicken casserole recipe with 2 cups of crushed potato chips. Add one cup to the mixture, and reserve the other cup for topping the baked casserole after you remove it from the oven.