National Nachos Day 2020: Ways To Chip In On Celebrations With A Bite Of History

Each year, Nov. 6 marks National Nachos Day in the U.S. The mere thought of Nachos, tortilla chips dipped in nacho cheese, arouses appetite. Clearly, the world is unimaginable without the crunchy, gooey, and cheesy munchies that leave taste buds craving for more.

Nachos, the most favored snack during major U.S. sporting events, has its roots in Mexico. As the day is being celebrated in the U.S., here are some tidbits on the dish’s origin and some ideas to celebrate the day.

The history of Nachos:

The origin of the lip-smacking snack has been traced back to the year 1943. It was invented by a restaurateur in the small Mexican town of Piedras Negras. The snack has since been named after the restaurateur Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya.

The dish came to life when a group of American Army wives visited Nacho’s restaurant after his kitchen staff had left. The women were hungry after a long day and ordered some snacks. In a hurry, Nacho fried some tortillas, cut them into triangles, and served them warm with grated cheese and some sliced jalapenos. The dish became an instant hit with the women and rose to popularity over the years.

Nachos, the dish which is now enjoying worldwide popularity, comes with varied tasty toppings, including beef, chicken, and even seafood. The versatility of the dish makes it all the more popular among food lovers.

Ideas to celebrate National Nachos Day 2020:

One can celebrate the day by preparing Nachos at home. The best part about this dish is that not many ingredients are required to prepare it. Making nachos is pretty simple, you can just arrange some tortillas on a plate, top them with some shredded cheese before baking them in the microwave for a few minutes. Furthermore, you can also transform it into a dessert by using your own choice of sweet toppings. Nachos are built to suit different moods and cravings of an individual.

Here’s wishing everyone a great National Nachos Day 2020!