Chip Crumbles Very Quick and Easy
Transform your favorite snack into a sweet-and-salty sensation with this quick and easy Chip Crumbles recipe! With just five minutes of prep time and five minutes of cooking, this creative treat uses crushed potato chips, melted butter, and brown sugar to create a caramel-like coating that’s irresistibly crunchy. Optional add-ins like ground cinnamon or a pinch of salt let you customize the flavor for an extra touch of warmth or balance. Perfect as a standalone snack or a unique topping for desserts, yogurt, or even savory dishes, this minimal-effort recipe is the ultimate in versatile culinary simplicity. Whether you're snacking, enhancing your favorite treat, or entertaining, these chip crumbles are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Potato chips (plain or flavored)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt (optional, if chips are unsalted)
Instructions
Place the potato chips in a resealable plastic bag. Gently crush them with a rolling pin or by hand until they resemble coarse crumbs. Be careful not to over-crush; you want a mix of small chunks and fine crumbs.
In a medium-sized skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves, forming a smooth caramel-like mixture (about 1-2 minutes).
If desired, sprinkle the ground cinnamon and/or salt into the mixture and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and immediately add the crushed potato chips to the skillet. Toss gently to evenly coat the chips with the buttery mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the chip crumbles cool slightly, typically 2-3 minutes. The mixture will crisp up as it cools.
Serve immediately as a standalone snack, or use as a crunchy topping for desserts, yogurt, ice cream, or even savory dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
