Did you know March 5th is National Cheese Doodle Day #NationalCheeseDoodleDay? When Charlie was little the only Chips he wanted was Cheese Doodles. Charlie’s grandmother used to go to Sams and pick up both Charlie and his grandfather a huge container of Cheese Doodles because its also all his grandfather would eat.
Now, if I was to ask Charlie if he wanted Cheese Doodles most likely Charlie would say no. While sometimes I like to get a bag of Cheese Doddles for me instead of Cheetos. What about you do you like Cheese Doddles? If so what do you like to eat them with? I like Cheese Doodles with Sandwiches especially Bologna and Mayonnaise Sandwiches.
I have a question for you. Are your fingers turning finger-licking orange? Our fingers should be because National Cheese Doodle Day. March 5 National Cheese Doodle Day we celebrate one of America’s favorite snack foods. Without a doubt, Cheese Doodles are our favorite orange snack. While one company holds the trademark and patent, all food manufacturers market their own version of Cheese Doodles. On this day, we celebrate their existence, and munch down on Cheese Doddles. Grab a handful of Cheese Doodles and chow down. Once you start eating Cheese Doodles it’s hard to stop. Make sure to lick your fingers clean.
On National Cheese Doodle Day, you don’t have to limit yourself to just Cheese Doodles. You can also enjoy Cheese Balls, Cheese Curls and Cheese Puffs. Aside from the traditional Cheese flavor, there are other flavors to enjoy. One thing is certain, every variety you find is guaranteed to leave you licking your orange fingers.
The History of Cheese Doodles
In 1948, Morrie Yohai, president of Old Country Foods in the Bronx in New York City is credited with creating Cheese Doodles. Morrie Yohai invented them by accident! Morrie Yohai company was trying to make a new cornmeal-based animal feed. The equipment malfunctioned, accidentally putting the ingredients under high pressure. Out of the machine, came a light, airy and tubular-shaped tidbit. It was the first Cheese Doodle. They then experimented with various combinations of the recipe before coming up with the perfect Cheese flavor. Shortly afterward, when Cheese Doodles hit the market, it was an immediate hit. The Old Country Foods Company experimented and marketed other flavors, too.
Note: There are a few others who claim to have created Cheese Doodles but, they were all at later dates.
Old Country Foods sold the brand and the recipe to Borden company, and later to Wise Foods. Wise Foods sells Cheese Doodles today under the name Cheez Doodles.
Eventually, other food manufacturers came out with competing products which they carried under their own product names. In the 1950s, Cheetos surpassed Cheese Doodles in popularity.
Cheese Doodle Trivia
- Do you have Cheesy residue on your fingers from eating Cheese Puffs? It’s called “Cheese Doodle Fingers”.
- Cheese Doodles are high in calories, fats and sodium.
- Over 15 million pounds of this light and airy snack are manufactured annually.
- Cheese Doodles are made with Cheddar Cheese.
- The ingredients include Cornmeal, Cheese, Oil, and flavorings.
Food holidays are always easy to celebrate and enjoy. Here are a few ideas:
- Eat Cheese Doodles.
- Have a party and ask everyone to bring there favorite Cheese Doodle and vote on your favorite.
- Purchase Cheese Doodles to give to your friends and family.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
