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Safe ways to use chips unopened bag past its expiration date

Expired Chips Nachos

Expired Chips Nachos

A delicious nacho recipe that creatively uses expired chips, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
7 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 unopened bag of chips (expired but still safe to consume)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup guacamole
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Open the bag of expired chips and spread them evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chips.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  6. Top the nachos with diced tomatoes, red onions, and jalapenos.
  7. Add dollops of sour cream and guacamole on top.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chips Unopened Bag Salad

Chips Unopened Bag Salad

A refreshing salad that creatively uses chips from an unopened bag, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 unopened bag of chips (slightly past expiration date)
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Open the bag of chips and crush them slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Sprinkle the crushed chips over the top of the salad.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Expired Chips Crusted Chicken Tenders

Expired Chips Crusted Chicken Tenders

This recipe uses expired chips to create a flavorful crust on tender chicken, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
16 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 unopened bag of chips (expired but still safe to consume)
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Crush the expired chips into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
  3. In three separate bowls, place the all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and crushed chips.
  4. Add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the crushed chips and mix well.
  5. Coat each chicken tender in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the crushed chips mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Carefully place the coated chicken tenders in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  8. Transfer the partially cooked chicken tenders to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked.
  9. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
  10. Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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