One of the favorite things around our house, (especially during the summer months) is salsa. We can't get enough and there's always a jar of it in the fridge waiting for a fresh corn chip (thanks to our local grocer) to take a plunge into. But having a constant rotation of chips in our home means...
Thrifty Tip: Use The Crumbs!
... that at some point we end up with a batch that's a little soggy or goes stale. Humidity had gotten the best of one of our recent bags, so we did what any penny pinching person would do... put them in a zip top bag and beat the daylights out of them with our rolling pin!
In the photo above we used them to coat our chicken strips before baking. They were a delicious addition to our meal! You can also use them to coat pork or fish and even add them to meatball or meatloaf mixtures, just as you could breadcrumbs. It's a great way to add an extra layer of flavor without spending any extra cash to do so.
Here are a few more ideas for using up leftover tortilla chips or chip crumbs:
• What Can I Do With Crushed Tortilla Chips?
• What Can I Do With Stale Tortilla Chips?
• Using Cinco de Mayo Leftovers: Tortilla-Crusted Dishes
Do you have a favorite money saving tip? Leave us your thoughts below!
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(Image: Sarah Rae Trover)
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If we are doing nachos, we crush the crumbs to fine pieces and put them in the salsa. It prevents the nachos from getting to soggy.
Just in case you ask, it is a nun that told us that trick. (?)
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I've never tried this, actually!
Does anyone know the recipe that picture came from? Looks amazin'.
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Does anyone know where the recipe that picture is from is?
It looks good lol.
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I've been known to put the crumbs in a salad that has a southwest type of theme going for it: black beans, roasted corn, etc. It adds saltiness and a nice crunch that croutons would.
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I hate throwing away all those little chip bits in the bottom of the bag. Maybe they could be use to coat tofu too?
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