The Best Quick Fix Recipes

Nothing complicated. No long ingredient lists. The best quick fix recipes are just that. My favorite recipes that take minimal time and effort but still taste great.

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Quick Fix Roasted Garlic And Herb Potato Chips
Quick Fix Roasted Garlic And Herb Potato Chips
The solution to boring potato chips.
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Quick Fix Copycat McRib Sandwich
Quick Fix Copycat McRib Sandwich
I actually prefer 2 patties per sandwich.
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Quick Fix Pizza Tots
Quick Fix Pizza Tots
I created a ‘quick fix’ category here so I’d have a place to click on for my easiest recipes. A short list of ingredients and a short amount of time is the rule. Like these quick fix pizza tots
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Quick Fix Turkey Reuben Sandwiches
Quick Fix Turkey Reuben Sandwiches
Use thin- or thick-sliced turkey sandwich meat.
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Quick Fix Turkey Manhattan
Quick Fix Turkey Manhattan
What leftover turkey was made for.
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Quick Fix Franch Dressing
Quick Fix Franch Dressing
Franch dressing is more proof that sometimes easy is best.
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Quick Fix Herbed Fries
Quick Fix Herbed Fries
Who doesn’t keep a bag or two (or more) of frozen fries on hand at all times? Yep, easiest side dish in the world, ready in no time. But no reason for them to be boring.
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Quick Fix French Bread Pizza
Quick Fix French Bread Pizza
I’ve been doing the best I can to keep our meals simple these days. These quick fix French bread pizzas have been a regular staple in our house since we’ve been keeping at home as much as possible.
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Quick Fix Gumbo
Quick Fix Gumbo
All the flavors of a full-blown gumbo, but in a lot less time.
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Quick Fix Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes
Quick Fix Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes
I use Green Giant's frozen broccoli and cheese to top these quick fix baked potatoes,
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Quick Fix Asian Fries
Quick Fix Asian Fries
Since I was grilling up a few Asian pork burgers for dinner, I needed some fries to go with them. Something with a bit of Asian zing to it. 
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Quick Fix Copycat McDonald's Chicken Sandwich
Quick Fix Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich
I love cooking meals from scratch. But sometimes reality hits and I have to throw something together that doesn’t require a lot of preparation. That’s where this quick fix copycat of McDonald’s chicken sandwich comes in. In less than 30 minutes I get to enjoy a rather tasty chicken sandwich.
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Quick Fix Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Quick Fix Homemade Breakfast Sausage
I use a great seasoning mix from A.C. Legg’s that I picked up on Amazon. It has just the right blend of spices without having too much sage or black pepper.
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Quick Fix Pickle Relish
Quick Fix Pickle Relish
For a spicy version of this quick fix pickle relish, just add a few good pinches of dried red pepper flake. You’ll want to let the relish ‘get happy’ in the fridge for a few hours before using it so that it gets good and spicy. 
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Quick Fix Spicy Pickles
Quick Fix Spicy Pickles
These quick fix spicy pickles absolutely hit the spot. I love dill pickles, and I love a little spiciness so it was easy to love these pickles. 
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Quick Fix Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili
Quick Fix Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili
This may well be my wife's favorite chili. I have to admit, it’s mighty good. This quick fix Tex-Mex corn chip chili is definitely quick fix. The only way you could make a chili any quicker is if the entire dish came out of a single can.
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Quick Fix Spicy Salsa
Quick Fix Spicy Salsa
Don't let the simplicity fool you. This salsa has great flavor.
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Quick Fix Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes
Quick Fix Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes
I use Green Giant's frozen broccoli and cheese to top these quick fix baked potatoes,
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Quick Fix Frank's RedHot Original Seasoning Potato Chips
Quick Fix Frank’s RedHot Original Seasoning Potato Chips
You don't need to grab the expensive chips when you make quick fix Buffalo-flavored potato chips.
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Quick Fix Woodfired Garlic Potato Chips

Life is way, way too short for boring, tasteless potato chips. Time after time I’ve been disappointed with store-bought chips that advertised themselves as ‘outrageously good’ or ‘fantastic and new!’. Well, no longer. My quick fix woodfired garlic potato chips bring flavor in every bite. Wonderful garlic that has a lightly smoky flavor from being roasted over fire, not in an oven. Such wonderful depth of flavor. A little chili and paprika round out a great seasoning that makes potato chips perfect.

Quick Fix Woodfired Garlic Potato Chips

Ready In Minutes. Gone In Seconds.

These quick fix woodfired garlic potato chips really take no time at all. They’re easy, too. The only ‘tough’ part is making sure that you’re gently tossing the warmed chips with the seasoning. Those chips didn’t do anything to you, so don’t toss them around like bean bags. Nice and easy and they’ll stay together. With a little patience you’ll get each chips nicely seasoned and ready for devouring.

Also try my quick fix rotisserie chicken-seasoned potato chips. No, really. They’re fantastic! (They don’t taste like chicken).

Quick Fix Woodfired Garlic Potato Chips
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Quick Fix Woodfired Garlic Potato Chips

These quick fix woodfired garlic potato chips really take no time at all.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword potato chips, quick fix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 452kcal

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.

Quick Fix Turkey Manhattan

Sometimes I just want a quick turkey meal. I might use leftover turkey, or I might just toss a turkey breast into the oven. Jennie-O makes a frozen oven-ready turkey breast that you just bake for about 90 minutes. No thawing, brining, basting. Nothing. You don’t even have to take it out of the bag (well, until it’s cooked that is). Everything else is already done for you. You don’t even really have to think about it! Add some leftover mashed potatoes and gravy and I’m good-to-go. Say hello to my quick fix turkey Manhattan!

Quick Fix Turkey Manhattan

Perfect For Leftover Turkey

If you decide to make an oven-ready Jennie-O turkey breast you’ll have plenty of leftovers to make more than these quick fix turkey Manhattan sandwiches. I have an awesome copycat of Stove Top chicken stuffing that is the perfect side dish for turkey. But, to be truly ‘quick fix’, you’ll have to use the stuff out of the box! That’s why it’s called quick fix!

Also try my quick fix turkey Reuben.

Quick Fix Turkey Manhattan
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Quick Fix Turkey Manhattan

What leftover turkey was made for.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich, turkey
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 239kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the turkey breast per package instructions. Slice.
  • Top bread slices with turkey, mashed potatoes, and loads of gravy.
  • Serve.

Notes

Also great with plain old white bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quick Taco Salads

Unbelievably easy to make, these quick taco salads disappear really fast. Use whatever toppings you have on hand. And whatever toppings you enjoy. We kept them pretty simple. There’s nothing fancy going on here. Just a quick and easy salad-for-dinner.

Quick Fix Taco Salads

Perfect Salads In No Time

If you have the time, slow cook the beef a little longer for a more tender, flavorful filling. I like to let mine simmer with the lid on for at least two hours. I add a bit of water if the mixture gets too dry. It’s not really a necessary step but I think the beef gets more flavor. All the way through.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

Also try my Mexican cornbread salad and my quick fix shrimp tacos.

Quick Fix Taco Salads
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Quick Taco Salads

Unbelievably easy to make, these quick taco salads disappear really fast. Use whatever toppings you have on hand or enjoy. We kept them pretty simple.
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword quick fix, salad, taco
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 726kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ small white onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Taco seasoning or 1 packet pre-made
  • 4 tortilla bowls pre-made taco salad bowls
  • 2-3 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • ¼ cup Ranch salad dressing

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet with the onion.
  • Drain and add the seasoning.
  • Stir, and cook over low heat 5-10 minutes, adding a bit of water if the mixture gets too dry.
  • Warm taco bowls per package instructions.
  • Spoon beef into the taco bowls.
  • Top with lettuce, cheese and tomato.
  • Drizzle with Ranch dressing and serve.

Notes

I love Ranch, but of course you can use your favorite salad dressing!

Nutrition

Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 10mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quick Fix Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

Quick fix turkey Reuben sandwiches changed my mind about what I used to refer to as ‘fake Reubens’. I had a thing against turkey Reubens. Once I ordered a ‘real’ Reuben in a restaurant and they accidentally brought me a turkey one instead. It was one of the worst days of my life. Or so I thought. Well, now I must apologize. I was wrong. I thought no way could a corned beef-less sandwich be anywhere as good as the classic. Well, this is a mighty good sandwich. And it’s crazy easy to make, too. That’s a lot of wins in this little sandwich. Now, I make them regularly.

Quick Fix Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

A Great Reuben Variation Ready In Minutes

I could eat my share of quick fix turkey Reuben sandwiches. And I’d even order one at a restaurant. Those would have roasted turkey, and if you have that on hand by all means put some on this sandwich. I used thin-sliced sandwich meat. Thick-sliced would work just as well. No matter what, it’s quick, easy and delicious!

For me, just personally, I am a firm believer that every Reuben must be served with a dill pickle spear. An ice cold one at that. With plenty of crunchy.

Also try my quick fix turkey Manhattan.

Quick Fix Turkey Reuben Sandwiches
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Quick Fix Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

Use thin- or thick-sliced turkey sandwich meat.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword corned beef, quick fix, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 494kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Lay the bread slices on a cutting board.
  • Divide the dressing between the slices and spread out evenly on one side of each.
  • A Swiss cheese and turkey to two of the slices.
  • Top with the kraut.
  • Add top slices of bread to make sandwiches.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the butter on the tops of each sandwich.
  • Transfer the sandwiches to the skillet, bread-side down (that is, flip the sandwich as you move it from the cutting board to the skillet).
  • Spread remaining butter over the tops of the sandwiches as they cook.
  • Once the bottoms are done (golden brown and crispy) and the cheese has started to melt, carefully flip the sandwiches.
  • Cook another 3-5 minutes or until that side is golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove from skillet and place on cutting board.
  • Cut each in half and serve.

Notes

Also great made using Russian dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1386mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quick Fix Taco Salads

It was one of THOSE days. Not enough time to even think about dinner. But, a quick glance in the fridge and pantry and I was able to throw together a plan. Quick fix taco salads it would be. And you know, they turned out great! Crunchy shells, crunchy lettuce, and all of our favorite salad toppings.

Quick Fix Taco Salads

Nice And Easy. And Delicious.

I used chopped grilled chicken to top these salads, but any cooked meat (or no meat for that matter) would be great too. Like chilled cooked shrimp. Or warm taco beef crumbles. Just because these taco salads are quick to fix doesn’t mean that they are low on flavor.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

Also try my quick fix shrimp tacos.

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Quick Fix Taco Salads

Just because these taco salads are quick to fix doesn’t mean that they are low on flavor.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword salad, taco
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 231kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 taco salad shells warmed per package instructions
  • 1 12 ounce salad bagged, blend
  • ¼ cup Hidden Valley Ranch Avocado Dressing  to taste, or use your favorite flavored Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

Suggested toppings

  • cheddar cheese shredded
  • black olives sliced or chopped
  • meat cooked chicken, beef taco meat, or shrimp
  • cilantro chopped
  • sweet corn kernels
  • tomatoes diced
  • avocado diced
  • green onions sliced
  • tortilla strips

Instructions

  • Place chopped salad into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with dressing.
  • Add desired toppings and toss lightly to coat.
  • Spoon into taco salad shells and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quick Fix Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili

This may well be my wife’s favorite chili. And that’s saying something because she’s pretty picky about chili. There aren’t many that she even sorta likes. And I have to admit, it’s mighty darned good. This quick fix Tex-Mex corn chip chili is definitely quick fix. The only way you could make a chili any quicker is if the entire dish came out of a single can. Served over crunchy corn chips, it has all you need in a no-time-to-waste chili. Beans, beef, tomatoes, chiles, and cilantro. Oh and a bit of cheese.

Quick Fix Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili

Great Flavor In No Time

I prefer fire-roasted green chiles any time a recipe calls for green chiles. The roasting adds a nice caramelized flavor and texture. Same goes for canned tomatoes, I prefer fire-roasted. Both make this quick fix Tex-Mex corn chip chili fantastic.

For a little kick use spicy pinto beans instead, substitute pepper jack cheese, and add in a minced roasted jalapeno.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

Also try my Tex-Mex bacon cheeseburgers.

Quick Fix Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili
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Quick Fix Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili

This may well be my wife's favorite chili. I have to admit, it’s mighty good. This quick fix Tex-Mex corn chip chili is definitely quick fix. The only way you could make a chili any quicker is if the entire dish came out of a single can.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, corn chips
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 624kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the beef into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook until browned.
  • Add the onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the undrained beans, tomatoes and chiles.
  • Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking for 15 minutes.
  • Season and then stir in the cilantro and cheese.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve over corn chips topped with more cheese and cilantro.

Notes

Add a dollop of sour cream for a nice cool finish!

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1396IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 678mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quick Fix Steak Sandwich using the Cuisinart Griddler

You’re at this post for a reason. Maybe, like me, you actually like Steak-Umms. Like many, I was first exposed to them in a school lunch cafeteria years and years ago. And like many kids of the time, I would go home and beg mom to get them so I could have a steak sandwich there too. Mom wasn’t too keen on them, but would buy them for me as a rare treat. I’d have them about as simple as you could get: fried the Steak-Ummm, put it on a bun or white bread with ketchup, eat. Well, now I step things up with my quick fix steak sandwich, made using the Cuisinart Griddler.

Quick Fix Steak Sandwich using the Cuisinart Griddler

Easy Is Right. And Good.

The Griddler makes making a steak sandwich about as easy as you can get. Having the two big cooking griddles lets you cook several things at once. Without it, I’d end up with a skillet for the Steak-Umms, another for the onions and peppers, and I’d probably fire up the oven or toaster just to toast my sub roll. Sheesh, that’s a lot of stuff when I can do it all on my Griddler.

Quick Fix Steak Sandwich using the Cuisinart Griddler

The History Of Steak-Umms

The history of the Steak-Umm is actually rather interesting. You can read about it here.

You can also make outstandingly good smash burgers on the Griddler.

Quick Fix Steak Sandwich using the Cuisinart Griddler
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Quick Fix Steak Sandwich using the Cuisinart Griddler

The Griddler makes making a steak sandwich about as easy as you can get. Having the two big cooking griddles lets you cook several things at once.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cuisinart, Griddler, quick fix, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 hoagie sandwich roll split
  • 1 slice Steak-umm or other thin-sliced frozen steak
  • ¼ green bell pepper sliced thin
  • ¼ cup mushrooms sliced thin
  • ¼ cup onion sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cheez Whiz or other cheese dip, warmed

Instructions

  • Open your Griddler so that the griddle plates are open flat. You want to use the smooth griddles.
  • Turn the Griddler Selector knob (the center one) to 'griddle'. Set the temperature know to 425 F, the maximum.
  • Once the green light is lit, indicating that the Griddler is at 425 F, you can being cooking.
  • Place the bell peppers and onion in a small bowl. Drizzle with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir and transfer to one side of one of the griddle plates. See my picture for how I arrange things on the Griddler.
  • On the other plate place the bread halves. Let them toast as long as desired as the rest of the ingredients cook.
  • Let the onion and peppers cook for 5 minutes, stirring a few times.
  • Add the mushrooms to the onion and peppers. Stir and cook another 5 minutes. The vegetables should be just starting to turn tender.
  • Place the Steak-umm on the griddle plate alongside the vegetables. Season as desired.
  • Continue cooking the Steak-umm until it starts to brown along the edges. Flip and continue cooking until done.
  • Assemble the sandwich by placing the Steak-umm on the bottom bread half. Add the cooked vegetables. Drizzle on the cheese, add the bread top.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins. The cheese will be nice and runny!

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 11mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quick Fix Sweet-And-Savory Potato Chips

Boring potato chips. Not in my house. Not since I discovered taking plain-old regular chips to a new level. Like these quick fix sweet-and-savory potato chips. All it takes is a bag of chips and some seasoning. A few minutes in the oven and you’re soon enjoying chips that pack in flavor in every bite. Every single one. None of that ‘oh, shoot another chip that didn’t get any seasoning’ like you experience in the store-bought bags. Now I can load my chips up with tons of flavor. Slightly sweet, with a touch of spices such as thyme and sage, these chips are different and delicious.

Quick Fix Sweet-And-Savory Potato Chips

Go Ruffled

The key to making these quick fix sweet-and-savory potato chips is using ruffled chips. Yes, you can use ‘smooth’ chips and you’ll have a great snack. But to make them fantastic, you want more of the seasoning on every chip, in every bite. That’s where those ridges come in. They’ll grab the flavor and keep it on the chips, where it belongs.

Check Your Pantry

I used the Sweet Peeper seasoning from Fire and Smoke Society to make these treats. No, that’s not a typo. It’s ‘peeper’ as in chicken. I used a chicken rub. This is proof that you can think way out of the box and make new flavors, new chips that no one else would think of. Go take a gander at your pantry. I bet you’ll find great seasonings that’ll make for great chips too!

Quick Fix Sweet-And-Savory Potato Chips
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Quick Fix Sweet-And-Savory Potato Chips

Sweet and savory combine for an exciting snack!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword potato chips, quick fix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 452kcal

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.

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.

Quick Fix Spicy Salsa

Sheesh. I had no idea. I’ve made homemade salsa a number of times. It wasn’t terribly difficult, but it wasn’t crazy easy either. I started looking around for a better way and kept hearing about a spicy tomato sauce that people were using as a base for making salsa. El Pato tomato sauce is apparently the key to easy salsa success. So I grabbed a few cans at our local international market and got to making this quick fix spicy salsa. This isn’t fancy, but boy does it ever hit the spot. Perfectly tomato-y, perfectly spicy and with the just right amount of cilantro and onion. And wow is it ever easy to make.

Quick Fix Spicy Salsa

The Only Salsa That’s Easier Comes From A Jar

It seriously takes you long to read this sentence than it does to make a batch of this quick fix spicy salsa. Ok, well, you’d have to be a crazy good onion and cilantro chopper, but it’s probably possible. Don’t let the simplicity fool you either, this salsa has great flavor. I found it very difficult to stop eating it. Just grab a bag of your favorite tortilla chips and make a batch today!

This salsa is great on top of hot dogs!

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Quick Fix Spicy Salsa

Don't let the simplicity fool you. This salsa has great flavor.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword salsa
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 10kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces El Pato hot tomato sauce
  • 1 -2 tablespoons cilantro or to taste, chopped
  • 1 -2 tablespoons onion or to taste, chopped

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.