Corn Chip Crunch Recipes

CRUNCHY CORN CHIP TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease; stir in water and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer the meat mixture until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Bake taco shells on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes and break apart into bite-size pieces.
• Transfer seasoned ground beef to a large serving bowl and mix in the nacho cheese corn chips, taco shell pieces, Mexican cheese blend, and hot pepper sauce.

CRUNCHY CORN-CHIP CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange chicken breasts in an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
• In bowl, combine soup, 1 cup of the cheese and taco seasoning; spread over chicken. Bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with corn chips and remaining cheese. return to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Variations:
• 1. You can use other chips crackers or even cornflakes. This is a great way to use up stale chips.
• 2. Use a different flavor of creamy soup. Cream of mushroom would be great. So would a can of creamed corn.
• 3. Toss some frozen peas, green beans or broccoli into the soup mixture for a veggie boost.
• 4. For a spicy kick, add a can of canned chili peppers.
• 5. Instead of chips, top the chicken with some chopped walnuts or almonds for a protein boost.