This homemade Shake and Bake mix is a game-changer for weeknight dinners, offering a crispy, savory crunch without the need for deep frying. By combining finely ground corn flakes and seasoned breadcrumbs with a blend of tomato soup mix, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, you create a coating that sticks beautifully to chicken, pork, or fish. The result is a golden, textured crust with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. It’s an easy, pantry-friendly solution for creating restaurant-quality baked dishes at home. Ideal for busy families, this mix prepares in minutes and ensures consistently delicious results every time.
Shake & Bake – Basic
Description
This homemade Shake and Bake mix is a game-changer for weeknight dinners, offering a crispy, savory crunch without the need for deep frying. By combining finely ground corn flakes and seasoned breadcrumbs with a blend of tomato soup mix, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, you create a coating that sticks beautifully to chicken, pork, or fish. The result is a golden, textured crust with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, pantry-friendly solution for creating restaurant-quality baked dishes at home. Ideal for busy families, this mix prepares in minutes and ensures consistently delicious results every time.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
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In a large bowl, combine the Lipton Tomato Cup-O-Soup mix, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion, ground corn flakes, black pepper, seasoned salt, paprika, corn starch, and Krusteze.
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Whisk or stir the mixture thoroughly until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed and no large clumps remain.
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Place your prepared chicken pieces, pork chops, or fish fillets on a plate.
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Lightly brush or dip the meat in a binding agent such as beaten egg, milk, or melted butter to help the coating adhere.
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Dredge the moistened meat in the seasoning mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even, thick coating.
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Arrange the coated meat on a greased baking sheet or in a baking dish.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 142.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.6g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 14650.7mg611%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.5g12%
- Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%
- Sugars 18.1g
- Protein 3.7g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store any leftover dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Variation for Pork: Add 1 tsp of dried sage to the mix for every two cups of total coating mix for a classic pork flavor.
Tip: For extra crispiness, place the baking sheet on the middle rack and flip the meat halfway through the cooking time.
Substitution: If Krusteze is unavailable, you can substitute with dry breadcrumbs or crushed crackers, though the texture may vary slightly.
Safety: Ensure poultry reaches an internal temperature of 165ðF (74ðC) and pork reaches 145ðF (63ðC) before consuming.
