Don't Throw Away Those Crumbs! Use Them for Dinner Instead!

We all have those little bits of chips, and crumbs that is left at the bottom of bags, and boxes that we usually throw away without thinking twice about it. What if I told you that you could those crumbs in everyday recipes?

Instead of tossing the crumbs out I put them into sandwich bags that I store inside a freezer bag inside of the freezer. Sometimes, I will write with Sharpie the date, and/or contents.

The crumbs can be from chips, crackers, or even broken up taco shells. Sometimes, it's not even just crumbs that I save. If I have some crackers, or chips going stale I might go ahead, and add them to the freezer bag, too. That way I am not tossing them out, and wasting food.

So what can you do with these crumbs?

No Bake Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

I usually make this for holidays, or special occasions. It is so easy, and quick to make, yet absolutely delicious.

What you'll need:
* 8 oz. block cream cheese (softened)
* graham cracker/oreo pie crust
* whipped topping
* 1 box instant chocolate pudding
* 1 can sweetened condensed milk
* chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup worth)

Directions:

Mix together cream cheese, condensed milk, pudding mix, and a few spoonfuls of whipped topping. Keep mixing, and adding whipped topping until the filling looks to be about the right texture. It will take at least 2/3 cup. When the filling is mixed thoroughly, and is completely smooth spoon into crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, and chill. That's it!

* Note: I always soften my cream cheese by putting an unopened package into a glass of warm water for a couple minutes.