Crummy Tortilla Chips

Don't throw out those crumbs from the bottom of the tortilla chip bag. Make something yummy. Of course we excel at crummy around here. The 14-month old sees to it that the chip bag gets flung around enough to make a boatload of crumbs. Thanks to J for the idea and saving the bag of chips. Would it be cheesy to say yummy crummy?

Nacho Bowl

Tortilla chips, broken up
Shredded cheese
Fresh salsa
Guacamole
Sour cream

Place broken chips in a bowl. Top with cheese and microwave until cheese is melted. Top with desired remaining ingredients. Eat with a spoon.

Corn Tortilla Chips

If you have some dried out corn tortillas, make these. If you have some fresh corn tortillas, make these.


Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

Corn tortillas
Oil for frying (corn, coconut, or lard)
Salt

Cut each corn tortillas into 6 wedges. Can cut into rectangles or strips if desired.
Heat oil to 375 degrees in fryer or in fry pan. If using fry pan, oil should be at least 1 inch deep.
Place a few chips in pan, leaving plenty of space around each. Don't crowd when frying.
Fry 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towel. Salt while still warm.

These can be baked instead of fried. Place chips on cookie sheet or wire cooling rack. Bake at 350 for 5 min. or until crisp. Salt while warm.

A 12 oz package of corn tortillas will yield 72 chips or 12 servings, each serving being 126 calories and 8 grams of fat