I don’t know about where you are in the World but her in Fort Worth, Texas it’s April 20th which is National Cheddar Fries Day #CheddarFriesNation. I must tell you if Charlie hadn’t asked for Potato Soup because he isn’t feeling good I would have asked David to pick up a order of Chili Cheese Fries for me from Sonic for dinner.
Yes, you heard Chili because as much as I love celebrating Cheddar Fires Day Chili will take the Fries to the next level. I would even have to reiterate to David I want Fries not Tator Tots because that is usually what I ask for. I have a question for you.. Do you prefer Fies or Tater Tots and why. Before you ask what would Charlie and David have for dinner from Sonic Charlie would want Chili Cheese Fries as well since he couldn’t get a Pizza and David would ask for Hot Dogs with Chili and Cheese.
Everyone knows there is something delicious and American about French Fries smothered in Cheddar Cheese Sauce and today is here to pay its respects to Cheddar Fries on this Holiday. Come and celebrate with us by making Cheddar Fries at home or by visiting your favorite restaurant for a order or two.
National Cheddar Fries Day got its official start in 2016 by a restaurant called Snuffer’s in the State of Texas. Though no one is quite sure when this Cheddar Fries got its start, it was certainly created somewhere in the United States. Putting Cheese on French Fried Potatoes to make Cheddar Fries, or Cheese Fries, may have originated around the time that the American company, Kraft, released a product called Cheez Whiz in 1953.Cheez Whiz is a processed Cheese food that made it possible to have a saucier kind of melted Cheese in a jar or can.
Chili Cheese Fries are basically Cheddar Fries that incorporate Chili as well, have a story of having been invented at a Dairy Queen restaurant in Missouri by a man named Austin Ruse. But it is known that Chili Cheese Fries could be sourced in the frozen food section of grocery stores as early as 1975.
In today’s world, Cheddar Fries are served at all sorts of different locally owned restaurants as well as national food chains, from fast food to diner-style to casual family dining restaurants. Cheddar Fries might come with just Cheese or Chili and Cheese. Or they might be “loaded” up with Bacon Bits, Green Onions and Sour Cream. Some of the well-known places that serve a version of Cheddar Fries might include Sonic, Wendy’s, Arby’s, Shake Shack and other restaurants.
Take the opportunity to celebrate National Cheddar Fries Day by ordering Cheddar Fries at a restaurant. Those who are near the Dallas, Texas, area might want to try out Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar, the original restaurant where National Cheddar Fries Day was founded. In fact, Snuffer’s also claims to be one of the creators of the original “Cheddar Fries” and their recipe includes Cheddar Cheese, with the option of adding Bacon, Chives and Jalapenos for a unique taste.
Prepare a version of Cheddar Fries or Cheese Fries at home is an amazing way to get creative. Start out with French Fried Potatoes, whether starting from frozen or fresh. Then fry the French Fries in Cooking Oil or bake them in the oven. The most important factor for Cheddar Fries is, the Cheese, but beyond that it’s easy to make things interesting and unique in honor of Cheddar Fries Day.
Try preparing some of these Cheddar Fries at home:
- Mexican Cheese Fries. In addition to Cheese Sauce, pile French Fries with beef taco meat, black beans, zesty jalapenos, and a delicious lime yogurt sauce.
- Chili Cheese Fries. Pour Chili over the Top of French Fries with Cheese Sauce.
Facts About Cheddar and Fries
In honor of National Cheddar Fries Day, would be fun to raise awareness and pique the interest of family members and friends by learning and sharing interesting facts about the elements of this dish.
- Cheddar Cheese comes in a few different interesting varieties. The most common are mild, medium, sharp and extra sharp. But there is also White Cheddar.
- French Fries don’t seem to have actually originated in France but in Belgium.
- Cheddar Cheese originated in a village in Somerset, England, by the name of Cheddar.
To Celebrate today host a Cheddar Cheese Fries Day Party
It’s always fun to get people together to host a party and what better time to have a party would there be than National Cheddar Fries Day. Join me today as I host Create -Your-Own, Cheddar Cheese Fries buffet at home. To make the party even more fun ask coworkers to bring in different fixings or items to put on top of the Cheddar Fries. Allowing you to sample other’s creations. Have them include a recipe card with a note of what they brought and have camera’s set out for pictures and create a cookbook of memoirs you can add to each year.
As people bring in the items for the Chili Cheese Fries ask participants be judges and declare the winner as the person whose Cheddar Fries get the most votes and give them a certificate and bragging rights for the next year.
National Cheddar Fries Day FAQs
Cheddar Fries can be gluten free as long as the Cheese Sauce doesn’t contain gluten.
Cheddar Cheese will melt especially well when it is shredded.
Cheese fries can have a lot of carbs and fat, but they can be made healthier if you change up the ingredients.
Cheddar Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 (28 ounce) package frozen French fries
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Ranch dressing for those who like it in our home we don’t use it.
Directions
- Place Bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place a piece of aluminum foil over a baking sheet; spread Fries in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat broiler.
- Sprinkle Fries with Cheese of your choice or use Cheeze Whiz and crumbled Bacon.
- Broil until Cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Optional: Ranch dressing.
I MADE ITPRINT
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
