(BPT) – When fall arrives, a whole new array of taste possibilities opens up for snacking and entertaining. But if you’re tired of the same old pumpkin spice everything, why not try something new? Offer friends and family a bold new chip flavor that brings out the best in seasonal favorites — and is perfect to add to meals and for straight up snacking.
Just in time for colorful leaves and cooler weather, Kettle Brand® is bringing back a fan favorite from last year for a limited time — Kettle Brand Apple Cider Vinegar potato chips. With a vibrant crunch to satisfy any snacker in your family, this innovative take on the classic salt and vinegar chip features a complex flavor that will leave you reaching for more.
Want some creative new ways to enjoy Kettle Brand Apple Cider Vinegar potato chips this fall? Start with these ideas.
1. Pair chips with a crisp cocktail or mocktail
Mix up this fall-themed twist on the popular cocktail for 21+ (or mocktail, without the alcohol) from lifestyle expert Maureen Petrosky, who recommends a crisp and flavorful Sparkling Apple Sangria as a perfect pair for the chip. Aside from highlighting fall’s love affair with apples, this pairing works so well as the bubbles in the sangria help cut the acidity in the chips.
Sparkling Apple Sangria
Ingredients:
- 1/2 apple, sliced into matchsticks
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 3 ounces apple cider
- 6 ounces Cava (or other dry sparkling wine), chilled
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Instructions: In a shaker half filled with ice, add half the apples, add the bourbon, apple cider and chilled Cava. Stir. Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice and top with remaining apple matchsticks and sprinkle on pomegranate seeds.
Makes 2 drinks
Zero Proof Sparkling Apple Sangria (Mocktail)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 apple, sliced into matchsticks
- 1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 4 ounces apple cider
- 6 ounces club soda, chilled
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Instructions: In a shaker half filled with ice, add half the apples, lemon juice, apple cider and chilled club soda. Stir. Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice and top with sliced apple matchsticks and sprinkle on pomegranate seeds.
Makes 2 drinks
2. Create a crunchy topping
Use the unique taste and bold crunch of Kettle Brand Apple Cider Vinegar chips to garnish seafood dishes, adding a burst of flavor reminiscent of the fish-and-chips combo that everyone loves. Crumble up some chips to sprinkle on top of your seafood salad, shrimp scampi or clam chowder. You can even use them to add fun texture to your family’s favorite tuna casserole recipe.
3. Upgrade fall backyard grilling
The crisp fall weather is the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy a backyard grill night, and what better way to upgrade the experience than with fall-inspired snacks. Whether you’re enjoying a snack while preparing the meal or pairing the chips with grill essentials such as hamburgers or hot dogs — the fall festive crunch of Kettle Brand Apple Cider Vinegar chips is the quintessential way to upgrade backyard grilling this season.
4. Choose a flavorful dip
When you’re entertaining friends or family out on the deck or patio this fall, serve this easy-to-fix dip from Pizzazzerie.com to enhance the tangy, salty flavor of Kettle Brand Apple Cider Vinegar potato chips. Make it as mild or as spicy as you like it!
Ingredients:
8 ounces sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon hot sauce (more or less based on preference)
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onion
Directions:
Stir all ingredients together and serve.
5. DIY fall snack mix
To create a zesty snack mix nobody can resist, blend your favorite salty snacks with Kettle Brand Apple Cider Vinegar potato chips, like small pretzel twists or pretzel sticks, cereal squares and nuts. Add a touch of sweetness with a fall-themed treat like mini marshmallows or dried apple pieces — or even a smattering of festive candy corn for pops of color. Serve your one-of-a-kind party mix with a playful fall twist in a squash or pumpkin shell lined with wax paper. Or take it on-the-go for some extra fuel on your next outdoor adventure.
To find Kettle Brand Apple Cider Vinegar potato chips at a store near you, visit www.kettlebrand.com.