8 Salty, Crispy Recipes for Potato Chip Fans Here's how we like to elevate the simple snack with seasonings or a touch of cheese, and use it in recipes from omelets to salads and casseroles.

Crush 2 cups (about 1 bag) of the potato chips into 1/2-inch pieces; add to lettuce mixture. Stir in cheese and mix until combined. Top with remaining whole potato chips and more grated cheese.

6-oz. fillets skinless sea bass, cod, or other flaky white fish Freshly ground pepper 1½ cups thin potato chips (not kettle-cooked) Nonstick olive oil spray (for basket) Lemon wedges (for serving) ...

The chips go into the oven for a few minutes (Nicolle says 5 to 8 minutes) so the cheese can melt. When they emerge from the oven, top them with dollops of fig jam and some fresh thyme leaves.

To make the chips, she lines a 12-by-17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, then spreads about 7 ounces of shredded Parmesan cheese in an even layer over the paper.

11 Memorial Day cookout sides, including coleslaw and potato salad Fill out your cookout spread with classic and contemporary takes on these favorite dishes.