You may think of chips as something you eat out of a bag while sitting and watching TV. They are a favorite snack of many. Whether they are potato chips or corn chips, people love them. They are salty, tasty, and come in a variety of flavors. However, have you ever tried to use chips in your recipes? If you haven't, you're missing out.

Chips provide not just taste, but crunch and texture, which is perfect for many different dishes. In particular, they are a great tool to spice up your next casserole. Hey, if you use a chip that has some heat to it, you can literally spice it up. If you want to do something new with your next casserole, consider these tasty recipes, which will take your chip game to the next level.

How to make Fritos chicken casserole
Fritos are often used in inventive recipes like this. In fact, there is a snack favorite called the Frito pie, which is basically chili and cheese poured into a bag of Fritos. If you want to be a little less low brow, though, try a chicken casserole with Fritos next time. It's slightly healthier than a Frito pie, but no less delicious. Get the recipe here.

How to make Fritos corn salad casserole
Fritos are corn chips, so why not include them in a corn casserole? Corn salad is simple, as it's basically just corn, onions, jalapenos, cheese, and mayonnaise. It's got spice and tangy flavor, and Fritos bring their own spice in addition to the salt and crunch. If you want a Mexican-flavored casserole, this is the one for you. Get the recipe here.

BLT and chips
A BLT casserole? You'd better believe it. It's basically a savory bread pudding, but it has bacon in it so you know it's got an extra level to it. You can use the kind of chips you want on top. The recipe suggests salt and vinegar chips, which we sign off on wholeheartedly. Get the recipe here.

Doritos Chicken Casserole
Don't fear that orange color. Doritos have some brightness to them, but their nacho cheese chips will provide crunch and flavor along with that color. This is another Southwestern-style casserole, as it features black beans and chilies in addition to those tasty Doritos. Get the recipe here.

Chicken casserole with crunchy potato chip topping
Here's another chicken casserole with a twist. One of those interesting elements is the addition of broccoli, which won't wilt and get soft after baking. Then, of course, there is the potato chip crust baked on top. Use whatever chips you want. Try the recipe a few times until you get the perfect chip for your palette. Get the recipe here.

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