MICROWAVABLE CHIPS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally to break up the beef. Stir in the taco seasoning mix, water and 1/4 cup of the sour cream. Cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Meanwhile, place a layer of chips on each of 2 large microwavable plates.
• Top each plate of chips with half of the meat mixture and half of the cheese. Microwave 1 plate at a time 1 1/2 minutes on High or until the cheese is melted.
• Top each with tomatoes, green onions and jalapenos. Dollop the remaining sour cream over the top of the nachos. Pull apart to serve.

Steps:

• Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper, aluminum foil or cooking parchment paper. Place candy coating in 8-cup microwavable measure or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth.
• Place peppermint candies in heavy plastic bag; crush with rolling pin or bottom of small heavy saucepan. Pour crushed candies into wire strainer. Shake strainer over melted coating until all of the tiniest candy pieces fall into the coating; reserve the larger candy pieces. Stir coating to mix evenly. Spread coating evenly on cookie sheet. Sprinkle evenly with remaining candy pieces. Let stand about 1 hour or until cool and hardened. Break into pieces.