I have a confession to make...I've been eating way too many of these Chocolate Chip Potato Clusters lately. Yup. They are seriously dangerous...dangerous in a delicious way! Smooth milk chocolate all smashed up with potato chips for an irresistible sweet-salty sensation!
I don't buy potato chips regularly. That doesn't mean they don't end up in my pantry, because my husband has a serious chip addiction that he feeds regularly, and I seem to always end up having chips in my pantry. Sometimes I find a few bags with nothing but crumbs in the bottom.
A few days ago, I had a craving for something salty and sweet and spied an almost empty bag of chips. I thought....hmmm...what if I combined the chip pieces with some milk chocolate. Admittedly, my first batch was much less than of a "cluster" as it was popping chocolate in my mouth, followed by a handful of chips. (Please tell me I am not the only one who does stuff like this)
My mouth was in heaven! That's when it occurred to me to melt the chocolate and make clusters.
Bam.
Idea born.
So so simple. Two ingredients. That's it. I wanted to blog about these today, because I think they would make a great last minute sweet treat for anyone who loves that sweet-salty combination for Valentine's Day this weekend!
If you prefer dark chocolate, you could totally use semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of milk or change it up with white chocolate! Alternately, try changing out the chip pieces too! Corn chip (think Fritos®) are so good enrobed in chocolate. If you've never tried it you MUST! Totally addictive.
Now when you find those almost empty bags of chips with only crumbs left in the bottom, you have a fun and delicious use for them, rather than tossing them into the trash!
You are welcome! And I'm sorry...haha
Yield: 12 servings
Chocolate Potato Chip Clusters
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 1 MinTotal time: 6 Min
Sweet-salty-crunchy candy clusters with creamy milk chocolate and potato chip pieces!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 cups plain potato chip pieces
Instructions
- Melt the chips in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl by starting with 1 minute on HIGH. Take chips out and stir. If not totally melted, return to microwave in 30 second intervals to melt. ( you can also melt them in a double boiler on the stove)
- Mix in the potato chip pieces and drop by TBSP onto waxed paper. Put in refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow to set up. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
The servings size will depend on the size of your clusters.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
199.45Fat (grams)
11.48 gSat. Fat (grams)
5.50 gCarbs (grams)
21.66 gFiber (grams)
1.24 gNet carbs
20.42 gSugar (grams)
14.45 gProtein (grams)
2.74 gSodium (milligrams)
71.31 mgCholesterol (grams)
6.44 mgNutritional Information provided is an estimate.
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That sounds very addictive! Two of my favorite foods combined. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can be trusted around a plate of these clusters! I would take the whole plate and hide under a table with it. Haha!! Love the recipe. So simple to make
ReplyDeleteI think if I made them I also wouldn't be able to resist them and stop eating :D
ReplyDeleteyep those are dangerous! chips and chocolate - that salty sweet - is such a great combination. never thought to make them myself thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just love sweet and salty together, so I know I would just love these, Renee! :)
ReplyDeleteI used to eat potato chips on top of chocolate ice cream in high school, so I GET it.
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge sweet and salty fan, so I know I'd love these! What a fantastic recipe!!
ReplyDeleteI just made them and am taking them to bingo at our clubhouse tonight. let you know how they go.
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Can’t wait to try and share with my family.
ReplyDeleteP S. The absolute best ice cream treat in our house is to take Häagen-Dazs peanut butter chocolate ice cream portioned out into custard dishes, and lightly cover the top with Lays potato chips! You are not alone.
added in chopped pecans, delicious. Third time making them.
ReplyDeleteHello! Thank you so much for your review. I'm so happy you like this recipe. I love the addition of adding in pecans. Yum!
DeleteI made these today with Lime flavored potato chips and white chocolate chips. Delicious!
ReplyDeleteHello and thanks for your comment! Your changes sound amazing!
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