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1 Mess-Free Kitchen Tip 3 Tasty Toppings

It’s fun to let your imagination go wild in the kitchen, but it can also create a mess. Prep smart and save some clean-up time by using Ziploc® brand seal top bags to seal in ingredients while they get crushed. Because it’s more than a bag, it’s a mess-free crushing machine.
Ingredients

roasted nuts

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Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags Quart / Medium

If you can imagine it, most likely Ziploc® Storage Quart Bags can do it. Pack snacks, dry pastas or last night's leftovers. The patented Stand-Up Bottom and Stay Open Design make filling them a breeze. And of course, count on the Grip ’n Seal technology to help lock in freshness with complete confidence.

Front of Ziploc medium quart-sized storage bag box.
Mini Cheese Balls
Directions
1.
For a toasty coating, roast nuts in the oven, let cool and crush in a Ziploc® brand storage bag. For party prep, save time by making the coating ahead.
The-Crusher The-Crusher
Mini cheese balls rolled in crushed nuts and chopped parsley make the perfect party appetizer.

Tips & Hints

Keep crumbs from flying everywhere when crushing ingredients like nuts, candies, crackers or cookies. Here’s how:

  1. Fill a Ziploc® brand bag with whole ingredients.
  2. Press out the air, seal the bag, lay flat on a cutting board.
  3. Crush with a rolling pin until crumbs reach desired size.

To amp up the flavor and add some crunch to your favorite recipes, get inspired by these tasty combinations.

Ingredients

chicken breasts

eggs
Crispy Baked Chicken
Directions
1.
Cracker crumbs are excellent on top of a casserole or as a coating for chicken. Ziploc® brand storage bags stay sealed to keep stray cracker crumbs from flying everywhere.
The-Crusher The-Crusher
Give breaded, baked chicken a crunchy coating. To get cracker crumbs to stick, dip uncooked chicken in beaten eggs first.
Ingredients

crushed candy

Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Directions
1.
Crush candy canes to make peppermint sprinkles. Ziploc® brand freezer bags keep candy pieces contained. Prep ahead for the whole winter and store extra sprinkles in the bag.
The-Crusher The-Crusher
Add crushed candy canes to hot chocolate for a refreshing twist on a classic cold-weather treat.

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