Food Creativity with Potato Chips
Alternative Uses for Potato Chips: Creative Food Storage Recipes
ALTERNATE USESFOOD
By: Stephanie
1/20/20243 min read
The Versatility of Potato Chips
Potato chips are a beloved snack enjoyed by people of all ages. However, their potential goes beyond being a tasty treat. As you've wondered, there are alternative uses for potato chips that can transform them into creative ingredients for various recipes. In this article, we will explore food storage recipes that make use of leftover, smashed, or stale potato chips.
1. Crunchy Coating for Chicken or Fish
Give your poultry or fish dishes an extra crunch by using crushed potato chips as a coating. Simply crush the chips into fine crumbs and mix them with your preferred seasonings. Dip the meat or fish in beaten egg, then coat it with the chip crumbs. Bake or fry until golden brown and enjoy a deliciously crispy meal.
2. Potato Chip Crusted Mac and Cheese
Elevate your classic mac and cheese recipe by adding a unique twist with potato chips. Prepare your mac and cheese as usual, then top it with crushed potato chips before baking. The chips will add a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor to this comfort food favorite.
3. Potato Chip Topped Casseroles
Whether it's a vegetable casserole or a cheesy potato bake, potato chips can add a delightful texture and flavor to your casseroles. Crush the chips and sprinkle them on top of your casserole before baking. The chips will become golden and crispy, adding a delicious contrast to the softness of the dish.
4. Potato Chip Crusted Quiche
Revamp your quiche recipe by using potato chips as a crust alternative. Crush the chips and mix them with melted butter. Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust. Pour your quiche filling over the crust and bake as usual. The result is a unique and flavorful quiche with a satisfying crunch.
5. Potato Chip Breaded Onion Rings
Transform your onion rings into a delightful snack by using potato chips as the breading. Slice onions into rings, dip them in a batter of your choice, and then coat them with crushed potato chips. Fry until crispy and golden brown. The chips will provide an extra layer of flavor and texture to this classic appetizer.
6. Sweet Ideas
Take crumbly chips and mix with melted chocolate, top with chopped nuts and caramel for a delicious turtle snack. Or take your favorite chocolate chip or sugar cookies, dip in melted white chocolate or peppermint bark, and then crushed potato chips and allow to harden.
Potato Chips as Animal Feed
Chips that are smashed, overcooked, or stale may be stored for at least five weeks after production, ground up, and added to swine or chicken feed. It should not be a significant source of calories or a main portion of the diet for livestock or poultry. They are apparently highly digestible for our bacon producing friends. However, they should only be used as an occasional treat.
Potato Chip Sleeping Bags
During the apocalypse, or any crisis really, you want to make use of every resource available. That includes things that would normally be thrown away. Keep your potato chip bags, wash and dry, then use them to create sturdy bivvy bags for insulating people sleeping rough, as well as keeping them dry. Fuse the edges of the clean bags together with an iron, placing parchment between the foil and iron, until they are large enough to fully engulf a person. Plastic sheeting (purchased or recycled from wrap) is then ironed onto the top and bottom. Be sure the edges are sealed, whether you are creating a sleeping bag or insulating blanket. This creates a sturdy, durable mylar-type material.
Conclusion
Next time you find yourself with leftover, smashed, or stale potato chips, don't let them go to waste. Instead, get creative in the kitchen and try out these alternative uses for potato chips. From crunchy coatings to flavorful toppings, potato chips can add a unique twist to your favorite recipes. So, go ahead and explore the versatility of potato chips beyond snacking!