5 Tasty Twists On Classic Chip And Dip Recipes

5 Tasty Twists On Classic Chip And Dip Recipes

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Take a break from familiar chips and guac with these tasty reinventions of the classics.

By Lynn Andriani

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Potato Chips + Ranch Dressing
Chips: Courtesy of Kettle Brand, Dressing: Thinkstock
The old way: Plain, thick-cut chips have a predictable companion in bottled ranch dressing.
The new twist:Kettle Brand's new Organic Sweet Chili Garlic Krinkle Cut Potato Chips have a mellow spice, rich garlic flavor and a touch of sweetness from dried cane syrup. A creamy and cool dip made from avocado thinned with vegetable broth and spiked with garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, sweet paprika and dill is refreshing but still reminds us of why we love ranch dressing so much.
Get the recipe: Avocado-Ranch Dressing
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Pita + Hummus
Pretzels: Photo courtesy of Stacy's, Hummus: Thinkstock
The old way: Pita chips are the standard -- but obvious -- accompaniment to the Middle Eastern chickpea-based spread.
The new twist: Pretzel thins, such as the new line from Stacy's that comes in sea salt and honey Dijon flavors, have a lighter texture than pita chips (which are often folded, making them quite thick). And hummus made with edamame instead of avocado tastes zestier and lighter.
Get the recipe: Edamame Hummus with Cucumber Slices
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Tortilla Chips + Black Bean Dip
Chips: Thinkstock, Dip: John Kernick
The old way: Paper-thin, salty store-bought chips that are alarmingly easy-to-down by the handful -- and a bit too flimsy to scoop up beans pureed with cilantro and cumin.
The new twist: Tortilla chips baked in your oven (it only takes 10 minutes) have a much more satisfying taste and texture than the bagged kind. And this spin on smooth bean dip gets an unexpected smoky kick from chipotle chilies.
Get the recipes: Baked Tortilla Chips and Smoky Black Bean Dip
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Chips + Guacamole
Chips: Courtesy of Allgood Provisions, Guacamole: Nigel Cox
The old way: Bagged chips alongside a bowl of mashed avocado with a squirt of lime juice and maybe some chopped red onion are among the most beloved -- but potentially boring -- party foods.
The new twist: Banana (or plantain) chips such as Allgood Provisions', which are cooked in organic coconut oil, still deliver salty crunch but have a sweet edge that pairs wonderfully with avocado. And we've found seven inventive takes on guacamole, from fruity to nutty to margarita-inspired, to try.
Get the recipe: Guacamole, Reimagined
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Potato Chips + Sour Cream And Onion Dip
Richard Gerhard Jung
The old way: Potato chips from a bag and sour cream mixed with powdered onion soup mix have been popular at social gatherings since the '50s.
The new twist: Potato crisps you make yourself taste more, well, potatoey; they're also slightly thicker and way better for you. The dip gets deep, authentic flavor from fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary) and Parmesan (and you can use plain yogurt or sour cream for the base).
Get the recipes: Baked Potato Chips and Herb-and-Cheese Dip

Before You Go

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Potato chips in a burger.
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Always a good idea. See here for the perfect way to eat a burger, with or without potato chips.
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Potato chips in a lobster roll.
My Man's Belly
The crunch is everything you were missing. If you really want to go for it, use salt & vinegar. Get the recipe for this lobster roll by My Man's Belly
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Potato chips on top of doughnuts.
How Sweet It Is
If this doesn't make you want a chip-covered doughnut, nothing will. Get this Chocolate Frosted Raised Donuts With Crunchy Kettle Potato Chips recipe by How Sweet It Is
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Potato chips in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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Just trust us on this one. It will make you young again. See here for 14 more ways to upgrade your PB&J.
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Potato chips in fudge.
Something Swanky
Damnnnnn. Get the Caramel Potato Chip Fudge recipe by Something Swanky
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Potato chips in grilled cheese.
Joy the Baker
Because of course! Get the Grilled Ham, Cheese, Pickle and Potato Chip Sandwich recipe from Joy the Baker
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Potato chips in ice cream.
Ben & Jerry's
Ben and Jerry's Late Night Snack Ice Cream opened up a whole new world. See here for Ben & Jerry's latest brilliant creation.
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Potato chips in mac and cheese.
Kumquat Blog
Why have you never tried this? Get the Mac and Cheese Carbonara with Potato Chip Crust recipe from Kumquat Blog
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Potato chips in cookies.
Brown Eyed Baker
Salt always makes chocolate chip cookies better. This just brought that to a whole new level. Get the Compost Cookie recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar on Brown Eyed Baker
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Potato chips in brownies.
A Beautiful Mess
Fudgy brownies with crunchy chips? Yes, please. Get the Potato Chip Brownies recipe from A Beautiful Mess
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Potato chips as cheesecake crust.
Spinach Tiger
Potato chips are the crust. Genius. Get the Savory Sour Cream Chive Cheesecake with Potato Chip Crust recipe from Spinach Tiger
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Potato chips in shortbread cookies.
Vegetable Matter
Try them with a glass of beer. Get the Potato Chip Shortbread Cookies recipe from Vegetable Matter
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Potato chips in a grilled cheese sandwich.
@TheDailyMeal
Did we go over this one? It's just. So. Good. See here to learn about Melt Shop's chip-filled grilled cheese from The Daily Meal. They call it "The Dirty" grilled cheese.
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