Author: Mike

Quick Fix Salt Pepper and Garlic Potato Chips

I’m a big fan of these quick fix salt pepper and garlic potato chips. They are packed with great flavor. In every single bite. Unlike those store-bought chips where you get a seasoned chip… followed by a naked tasteless chip. Not these. Seasoning everywhere! Yeah, I used a spice mix that is usually found on smoked beef brisket. That’s the beauty of this approach. Whatever flavor chips I want, I can make!

Quick Fix Salt Pepper and Garlic Potato Chips

Cheap Chips. Great Results.

You don’t have to start out with expensive, name-brand chips when you make some quick fix salt pepper and garlic potato chips. In fact, you’re gonna have great results with the cheapest chips you can find. Personally, I recommend wavy chips with ridges. Those ridges and waves help trap the seasonings and keep them on the chips. No big seasoning mounds in the bottom of the bowl here. You want that stuff to stick.

Heavy Handed

I admit it, when I make quick fix chips, no matter the flavor, I am heavy handed with the seasoning. Big time. Load them up. If I wanted wimpy flavored chips I’d have bought the pre-made stuff. I want flavor. Everywhere. All over.

Kinder's Organic The Blend Seasoning (Salt, Pepper and Garlic), Premium Quality Seasoning, MSG Free and USDA Certified Organic, 3.5oz
Kinder’s Organic The Blend Seasoning (Salt, Pepper and Garlic), Premium Quality Seasoning, MSG Free and USDA Certified Organic, 3.5oz

I make a lot of chips this way. In tons of different flavors. Also try my garlic and herb potato chips! You won’t find them in a store!

Quick Fix Salt Pepper and Garlic Potato Chips
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Quick Fix Salt Pepper and Garlic Potato Chips

The solution to boring potato chips.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword potato chips, quick fix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 452kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Simple Comfort Food

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 275 F.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. You should see that the oils in the chips have come to the surface.
  • Gently transfer chips to a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasoning. Use a spatula to carefully stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking the chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

I fess up when I need to fess up. And I need to fess up. Because when my wife first shared this recipe for an easy Mexican coleslaw with me I expressed skepticism. What’s wrong with my slaw recipes, huh? Do I need lime juice in my slaw? Or beans? Or taco seasoning????

Well, yes, I do. I do need those things. And more. Because I ended up loving this slaw. A lot. So many different flavors and textures. There’s absolutely nothing boring about this slaw. This is slaw re-imagined. At a new level. So, I’m sorry. I was wrong thinking this wouldn’t be a fantastic dish because it was.

Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Lots of… Stuff

Oh I know the ingredient list for this easy Mexican coleslaw is a bit long. But it is still ‘easy’. In fact it’s crazy easy. Considering the reward, it’s more than worth it too. There’s all sorts of like… healthy things in it too. If you’re looking to really shake up your next picnic or family get together or just a simple grill-out, make this slaw. You’ll be more than happy that you did.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my chipotle coleslaw.

Easy Mexican Coleslaw
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Easy Mexican Coleslaw

Coleslaw with an attitude
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword coleslaw, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 2773kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Small Town Woman

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • â…” cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 16 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 ½ cup grape tomatoes halved, saving a few for garnish if desired. Cherry tomatoes are great too
  • 15.25 ounce black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels grilled or roasted, see note
  • 1 jalapeno seeded, minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and taco seasoning.
  • Add the coleslaw, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans, corn, jalapeno and cilantro to a large bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Gently stir in the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir before serving.
  • Serve garnished with additional tomatoes if desired.

Notes

For the corn, we used two ears of fresh corn. I husked them then tossed them on a hot grill, turning often, until nicely roasted. After letting them cool I cut the kernels off with a knife. You can use canned or frozen corn if you prefer. If you wish to roast it, pat dry and put on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, stirring often, until lightly roasted.

Nutrition

Calories: 2773kcal | Carbohydrates: 196g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 204g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 104g | Monounsaturated Fat: 46g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 2485mg | Potassium: 3777mg | Fiber: 61g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 8452IU | Vitamin C: 389mg | Calcium: 522mg | Iron: 14mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Franks and Beans Hot Dogs

I love franks and beans. And I love hot dogs on a bun. Why not put the two together and have both in one bite? Well, you can sure bet Franks and Beans hot dogs are great. Delicious beefy (grilled in my case) hot dogs. Sweet baked beans. Bacon. Gotta have some back. Onion and mustard. All on a great bun. Yep, this is the hot dog of dreams!

Franks and Beans Hot Dogs

The No Messin’ Zone

Sure, I could probably come up with crazy ways to make these franks and beans hot dogs different. Put some kinda fru-fru mustard on them maybe. Use some weird spinach-infused cheddar dogs or something. Nope, this is not the time for that kind of messin’ around. These dogs are meant to invoke memories of a whole lot of franks and beans dishes and hot dogs eaten as a kid. And they do. Mission accomplished.

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Yellow Mustard, 8 Ounce
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Yellow Mustard, 8 Ounce

Also try my Tennessee Smoky hot dog.

Franks and Beans Hot Dogs
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Franks and Beans Hot Dogs

The perfect hot dogs.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 313kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs cooked as desired
  • 4 hot dog buns warmed
  • ½ cup baked beans warmed, divided
  • 2 pieces bacon cooked, crumbled, divided
  • 4 tablespoons white onion diced, divided
  • prepared yellow mustard to taste

Instructions

  • Place the hot dogs onto the buns.
  • Divide the baked beans between the hot dogs.
  • Sprinkle dogs with the bacon.
  • Add the onion.
  • Drizzle dogs with mustard and serve!

Notes

I like to cut a shallow slit down the dogs lengthwise before cooking. The hot dogs open up a bit while cooking. This allows the toppings to settle in to the dog, not spilling out when you take a bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Woodfired Garlic Oyster Crackers

My oh me oh goodness. It’s hard to put into words how much I loved these woodfired garlic oyster crackers. The seasoning is just perfect. It helps that I’m a total garlic addict. But this isn’t no ordinary garlic flavor, nope. It’s garlic that has been roasted over a fire. Who does that? Great people do that! And they put it in a shaker bottle so I can have the best crackers ever!

Woodfired Garlic Oyster Crackers

Crazy Fantastically Good And A Big Favorite Of Mine.

I went big when I seasoned my crackers. Woodfired garlic oyster crackers can handle lots of seasoning. The fine folks over at Kinder’s did this seasoning up right. The flavor is so good I can’t get enough. Up next, I’m sprinkling some on a whole roasted chicken. This stuff is going to replace my traditional rotisserie chicken for sure. I love it (in case you couldn’t tell)!

Kinder's Organic Woodfired Garlic Rub, Premium Quality Seasoning, MSG Free and USDA Certified Organic, 3.5 oz
Kinder’s Organic Woodfired Garlic Rub, Premium Quality Seasoning, MSG Free and USDA Certified Organic, 3.5 oz

Also try my spicy oyster crackers.

Woodfired Garlic Oyster Crackers
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Woodfired Garlic Oyster Crackers

Don't be afraid to add more seasoning!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic, oyster crackers
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Calories 11kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place crackers in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with oil.
  • Add seasoning and toss to coat evenly.
  • Place crackers on a large baking sheet and bake 15 minutes.
  • Turn crackers over and bake another 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cooled.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Key West Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

Beer and peel-and-eat shrimp. One of life’s simplest pleasures. Nothing beats whiling the time away with an ice cold beer and a big ole bucket of tasty, perfectly cooked shrimp. No worries. No rush. Just keep eatin’ and sippin’. These Key West peel-and-eat shrimp were the perfect way to spend my afternoon. Nice big shrimp. Seasoned my way, which means plenty of Old Bay. And a delicious dipping sauce on the side. Good times and good eats!

Key West Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

Try Something Different

If you usually find yourself dipping your Key West peel-and-eat shrimp in cocktail sauce or butter, I really urge you to try the mayonnaise-based dipping sauce in this recipe. It’s got a little mustard tang to it. It’s nice and creamy. And for just a bit of heat, it’s sprinkled with red pepper flake. It’s different in a very good way.

OLD BAY Seasoning, 6 oz
OLD BAY Seasoning, 6 oz

Also try my Parrot Bay coconut shrimp.

Key West Peel-and-Eat Shrimp
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Key West Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

Perfectly-cook, delicious shrimp ready in no time!
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword shrimp boil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 190kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from the Margaritaville Cookbook

Equipment

Ingredients

For the shrimp

  • 2 ½ cups lager-style beer preferably Landshark Lager
  • 2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning plus more for serving, if desired
  • 2 medium lemons halved, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp medium or large, deveined, shells on
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

For the dipping sauce

  • Combine all but the pepper flake in a small bowl.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Serve sprinkled with the red pepper flake for a little color and kick.

For the shrimp

  • Add beer, Old Bay and two of the lemon halves to a large pot over high heat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp, making sure they are as submersed as possible.
  • Cover and turn off the heat.
  • Let shrimp sit in the liquid for 5 minutes. Shrimp should be opaque and firm to the touch.
  • Drain the shrimp in a colander and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Serve shrimp garnished with parsley, sprinkled with Old Bay (if desired), the two remaining lemon halves and the dipping sauce.

Notes

Also great dipped in cocktail sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

The Best Rotisserie Recipes

Nothing’s more fun than watching food go around-and-around while it cooks to perfection! I love using my rotisserie on my grill. Time and time again, the results are great. These are the best rotisserie recipes!

Easy Rotisserie Chicken
1
St Louis-Style Ribs using a Rotisserie
St Louis-Style Ribs using a Rotisserie
These were winner-winner ribs for sure!
Check out this recipe
2
Rotisserie Roasted Potatoes
Rotisserie Roasted Potatoes
Oh how I do love roasted potatoes. I love the creamy insides. I love the crispy, golden skin. Baby potatoes are my favorites, but I'll take a good roasted fingerling any day of the week,
Check out this recipe
3
Tender and Juicy Rotisserie Chicken Breasts
Tender and Juicy Rotisserie Chicken Breasts
I used my rotisserie to grill breasts that were brined for a few hours. The brine not only tenderizes, it also adds a nice light herby flavor.
Check out this recipe
4
Rotisserie Chicken Wings Version 2.0
Deluxe Rotisserie Chicken Wings
The Only Fire basket clamps the wings in so they don’t roll around so much. Now, cheap, thin, skinny wings are still gonna roll a bit. I buy big, meaty wings. They definitely weren’t bouncing around.
Check out this recipe
5
Rotisserie Roasted Peanuts
Rotisserie Roasted Peanuts
These nuts are perfectly roasted, with just the right crunch and just the right grilled flavor.

Check out this recipe
6
Rotisserie Pineapple Bourbon Glazed Boneless Ham
Rotisserie Pineapple Bourbon Glazed Boneless Ham
You can use this approach on any pre-cooked ham, smoked or not. I found this rotisserie pineapple bourbon glazed boneless ham to be absolutely delicious. I could not sampling the slices as I cut them.
Check out this recipe
7
Rotisserie French Fries
Rotisserie French Fries
My rotisserie French fries came out fantastic, with a great crispiness and flavor. No need to heat up the kitchen, just fire up your grill!
Check out this recipe
8
Rotisserie Chicken Wings
Rotisserie Chicken Wings
One thing is for sure, this is not the last time I’ll be making rotisserie chicken wings. Perfectly crispy wings cooked up in no time, using a gas or charcoal grill. Nothing but yumminess here!
Check out this recipe
9
Easy Rotisserie Chicken
Easy Rotisserie Chicken
I was excited to fire up and make an easy rotisserie chicken for one of my first cooks on the new grill. The process was simple, quick, and the end result was absolutely delicious. I was so very, very glad I got a rotisserie!
Check out this recipe
10
Brazilian Rotisserie Pineapple
Brazilian Rotisserie Pineapple
One of the things I learned while making Brazilian rotisserie pineapple is that the eyes on a pineapple grow up the sides at an angle. You get a really great presentation when you remove them in a spiral pattern. And it gives the coconut milk and cinnamon sugar more places to stick to.
Check out this recipe
onlyfire 6042 BBQ Stainless Steel Flat Spit Rotisserie Grill Basket for Any Grill, Fits 1/2" Hexagon, 3/8" Hexagon, 3/8" Square&5/16" Square Rotisserie Spit Rods
onlyfire 6042 BBQ Stainless Steel Flat Spit Rotisserie Grill Basket for Any Grill, Fits 1/2″ Hexagon, 3/8″ Hexagon, 3/8″ Square&5/16″ Square Rotisserie Spit Rods

Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

I don’t usually fire up (ok, turn on) my crockpot during the hot summer, but storms were brewing. I decided to make an exception and make a fantastic slow cooker enchilada soup. Tender, falling apart chicken is slow cooked in a pool of enchilada sauce goodness. Deep flavors, and a bit spicy. I love spicy and this soup does not disappoint.

Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

Roasted Corn Adds Flavor

Since fresh corn is in season I tossed a few ears on the grill to roast them, then cut off the kernels for this slow cooker enchilada soup, but right-out-of-the-can works great too. You can roast canned corn if you wish. Just drain it well, dump it out on a sheet pan, and place under the broiler (keeping an eye on it) until it starts to char a bit. Done.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker French onion soup.

Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup
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Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

Tender, falling apart chicken is slow cooked in a pool of enchilada sauce goodness. Deep flavors, and a bit spicy. I love spicy and this soup does not disappoint.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, slow cooker, soup, southwestern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 319kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Stir and set cooker to low.
  • Cook for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender but not falling apart.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker and continue cooking 30 more minutes.
  • Serve topped with desired garnishes.

Notes

Substitute canned roasted jalapenos for the chiles for a nice kicked-up version!

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1515mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

It was a hot summer’s day. My mind was floating off to summers gone by and to picnics and family get-togethers. And then I remembered… pasta salad. Now there’s something I’ve always loved and it always screamed ‘summer’ to me. But I was looking for something a little different. Something as good as grandma’s (well as good as hers as possible) but with a twist. And here it is. Deviled egg pasta salad. Everything good in one salad. Deviled eggs (you probably figured that). Pasta (and you probably were expecting that too). And dill pickles. What? Yep, no celery. Dill pickles instead.

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

In A Pickle

This is a dill pickle-flavor-packed pasta salad, make no mistake about it. Now me, I love that flavor so I put a bit extra in my deviled egg pasta salad. You might want to cut it back a bit. Or add more. I don’t know you. Maybe you love pickles even more than I do.

No More Pickles?

Did you use up your jar of dill pickles? Great! Now don’t toss out that wonderful pickle brine! It’s great for a lot of things. It’s great in a burger sauce. Perfect in a fry dipping sauce. Or use it to marinade chicken before throwing it on the grill!

DASH Electric Rapid Egg Cooker for Hard Boiled/Poached/Scrambled Eggs or Omelets with Auto Shut-Off Feature, Black, 7 Egg Capacity
DASH Electric Rapid Egg Cooker for Hard Boiled/Poached/Scrambled Eggs or Omelets with Auto Shut-Off Feature, Black, 7 Egg Capacity

Also try my ham salad sandwiches!

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

This is a dill pickle-flavor-packed pasta salad, make no mistake about it.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 399kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Great Grub Delicious Treats

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta per the package instructions.
  • Rinse and drain well and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the chopped eggs and pickles along with the pimientos, onions, mayonnaise and mustard.
  • Stir gently to get well-combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Quick Fix Ranch Potato Chips

Fellow Ranch-aholics rejoice! Real Ranch flavor is here at least! My quick fix Ranch potato chips aren’t like those wimpy store-bought ones. You know the ones. The first 8 chips are covered in seasoning and you’re happy. The rest of the bag is as plain as can be. All the seasoning has decided to go to the bottom of the bag. And not on the chips. Well, not these! You can make these as Ranch-y as you want!

Quick Fix Ranch Potato Chips

Heat ‘Em. Spice ‘Em. Eat ‘Em.

It’s literally that easy to make these quick fix ranch potato chips. The chips taste great. You can see the seasoning. And the cool part is I can add a little or a lot. I’m in control here.

You start with cheap chips. No reason to get the expensive ones. You actually want them a bit oily, a bit greasy. Why? Seasoning sticks to oily and greasy. Same reason you want rippled chips. Seasoning sticks to ripples, too.

Amazon Fresh - Classic Potato Chips, 11 oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)
Amazon Fresh – Classic Potato Chips, 11 oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)

Don’t grab those wimpy Ranch seasoning packets, the ones you use for making dips and dressings. Hey, they’re fine for that but they aren’t going to season a big bag of chips. Go big. Grab a shaker canister and season to your heart’s content!

Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning, Dressing and Dip Mix, Shaker Canister, 8 Ounces (Package May Vary)
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning, Dressing and Dip Mix, Shaker Canister, 8 Ounces (Package May Vary)

Also try my quick fix roasted garlic and herb potato chips.

Quick Fix Ranch Potato Chips
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Quick Fix Ranch Potato Chips

The solution to boring potato chips.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword potato chips, quick fix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 452kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Simple Comfort Food

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 275 F.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. You should see that the oils in the chips have come to the surface.
  • Gently transfer chips to a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasoning. Use a spatula to carefully stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking the chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken

I knew exactly what I was going to do with this slow cooker Italian BBQ chicken as soon as I saw the recipe. Po Boys. I knew that the tender chicken, cooked in BBQ sauce and Italian dressing, would be perfect on French bread and I was right. The chicken has just a hint of sweetness, a bit of a tanginess, and a bit of heat. Perfect for a sandwich of any kind. I loved the contrast of the melt-in-your-mouth chicken and the crunch of onion and iceberg lettuce. Yum!

I didn’t mess around making a sandwich. I loaded up on the chicken. Thick onion slices (soaked in water for 30 minutes to cut a little bit of that onion heat). Ripe tomato. Plenty of shredded lettuce. Heck yeah, it was messy. And messy is good.

Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken

Open To Changes

You can really change up the taste of this slow cooker Italian BBQ chicken by using a more herby or zesty dressing or by adding different BBQ sauces. Smoky, hot, mesquite, etc BBQ sauces would all really make for different tastes. That way you can make this chicken again and again without getting bored with it.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker creamy bacon chicken.

Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken
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Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken

I knew exactly what I was going to do with this slow cooker Italian BBQ chicken as soon as I saw the recipe. Po Boys. I knew that the tender chicken, cooked in BBQ sauce and Italian dressing, would be perfect on French bread. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 149kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Center Cut Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 7 hours if slicing, or 8 hours if shredding.

Notes

Great on sandwiches. Leftovers freeze well, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count