Loaded Potato Chips

Do you love to watch Diners Drive Ins and Dives like I do

starring Guy Fieri?

That has to be one of the most addictive AND FATTENING

shows on television but I just love it and would love to go

to every restaurant they feature.

I saw an episode the other day where they made their own

potato chips and loaded them with all kinds of goodies

so while we were at Lake Powell this last week we

gave this recipe a try.

I tried several ways to slice my potatoes.  I wanted them thin and

crisp so they weren't soggy yucky homemade chips.

The food processor didn't work - way too thick.

The grater didn't work - even thicker.

A knife didn't work - too uneven.

Finally I used the vegetable peeler and it made wonderful

thin pieces.  On another episode of Diners Drive Ins and Dives

I saw them add vinegar to the water the potatoes were soaking

in.  The restaurant owner said that it helped take out the

extra starch so I added about 2 T. of vinegar (all I had was

apple cider vinegar, but it worked great).  I rinsed them and

filled the pan with water again and then drained and patted them dry.

Meanwhile I was heating the oil up to 375 in two pots.  I love to

use my electric fondue pots and I wanted them all done at the

same time.  I used about 5-6 medium sized russet potatoes.

Cook until they turn golden. 

(Aren't they just beautiful, all golden and curly?  They were perfectly

thin and crisp.) 

Take one out, drain and make 

sure it is crisp.  Then remove all of the chips and drain them.

While they are hot top them with BBQ sauce, shredded sharp

cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onion.

We started to eat them and then realized we were missing something

the Ranch Dressing!  We had BYU ranch dressing (the best -

they make it at the college and sell it on campus)

but if you can't get that follow my suggestions for great

Ranch Dressing (using the mix and doctoring it up a bit.)

Ahh, that's better.  They disappeared almost instantly.  

When we ran out, we had some frozen french fries that we

deep fried and did the same toppings.  They were great too.

One of my only memories of my dad cooking was on a few Sunday

nights he made homemade potato chips.  That was such a tender

memory for me.  I think it is so wonderful when men help cook and

I never forgot my dad making homemade chips.  

These are a big upgrade from his.  Create some memories by

making some for your family.

Next time I am adding some jalapenos to my plate.