I may be a couple days late letting you know about National Cheddar Fries Day #CheddarFriesDay but David has a tooth that is broken and giving him grief. I was thinking I might make Cheddar Fries for us for dinner. I can even add Chili to the Fries if you want to join us for dinner. I just don’t know if Charlie will eat the Fries or not. If not then Charlie can have Cereal.
Let your friends and family know National Cheddar Fries Day, falls on April 20th. National Cheddar Fries Day is all about stuffing your face with the best Cheddar Fries you can get your hands on! Since the day was created by Snuffer’s Restaurant and Bar, tradition requires you to head over to their outlet and devour some scrumptious Cheddar Fries.
If you live too far away from Snuffer’s, just book a table at your favorite eatery or, better yet, stay in and cook your own Cheddar Fries version for your loved ones. The motto of the day: Eat, eat, and repeat! Calories don’t count today.
Did you know in 2016, Snuffer’s Restaurant and Bar in Dallas submitted a request to celebrate a National Cheddar Fries Day. This appeal wasn’t surprising at all since the eatery is quite famous for its Cheddar Fries made from Idaho Potato and aged Wisconsin Cheese.
Snuffers Restaurant and Bar in Dallas delicious creation, however, has existed in Snuffer’s since 1978 and gained them national recognition since this was an intriguing variation of the ever-so-famous Cheese Fries. If you don’t have a Snuffer’s Restaurant and Bar near by both Chili’s and Sonic make awesome Cheese Fries.
It wasn’t a surprise when they asked for a National Cheddar Fries Day. In 2016, the first-ever National Cheddar Fries Day was celebrated where Snuffer’s offered free Cheddar Fries to a few lucky guests as well as the chance to win free Cheddar Fries for a year. Before your mouth starts watering, let’s look at the history of Cheese Fries.
Cheese Fries started being produced in the U.S. around 1952 after Cheez Whiz gained popularity and soon became one of the favorite side dishes of every household. Whether for lunch or dinner, Cheese Fries became a fast-food item that was filling, tantalizing to the taste buds, and easy to prepare.
Today, different variations of Cheese Fries are found all over the globe. Cheddar Cheese Fries being one of the most famous. Other Cheesy versions include Mozzarella and Swiss Cheese Fries. Below you will find out more interesting details about National Cheddar Fries Day and how you can make the most of National Cheddar Day and a recipe so you can make Cheddar Fries in your home.
How to Celebrate National Cheddar Fries Day
- There are numerous versions of Cheese Fries sold all over the U.S., but why not spice things up and fuse the recipe with Asian ingredients. Don’t forget to upload a photo of your creation to Social media!
- To celebrate National Cheddar Fries Day have some fun, host a Cheddar Fries competition! You could have people cook different versions of Cheese Fries and award the prize to the one with the tastiest recipe.
- If your not much into cooking simply turn to arts and crafts and create a monument of Cheddar Fries, just for fun! You can even have the monument displayed at a local eatery on National Cheddar Fries Day, with the owners permission, of course.
Facts About Cheese Fries
- Fries are super oily and Cheese added to Fries is just another layer of saturated fat and Salt.
- Did you know Cheese Fries can add up to 560 calories to your diet?
- One of the variations of Cheese Fries includes Loaded Beer Cheese Fries! I will pass on Loaded Beer Cheese Fries and have plain ol’ Cheddar Fries. What about you?
- Did you know there are over 1,800 types of Cheese in the world. This means you can make more than 1800 versions of Cheese Fries. That’s a whole lot of Cheese Fries isn’t it?
- French Fries of all types, including Cheese Fries are supposed to be consumed immediately and Cheddar Cheese Fries lose their quality once refrigerated.
Why We Celebrate National Cheddar Fries Day
When people visit eateries for Cheese Fries on this special day, the waiters end up earning a good amount of tips.
Cheese Fries were created in the U.S., celebrating national Cheddar Fries Day highlights the unique culture of the Country to all the visiting foreigners. This, in effect, benefits the economy in the long run as people traveling from all over the world would want to try the delicious American Cheese Fries.
Days such as these are intriguing and often lead to the creation of new and interesting dishes. There are already so many versions of Cheese Fries available!
Recipe for Cheddar Day
Ingredients
Original recipe yields 3 servings
- 3 strips bacon
- 1 (28 ounce) package frozen French fries
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ranch dressing for dipping
Directions
Broil under the preheated broiler until cheese melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble.
Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove fries from the oven. Turn on the broiler to high.
Sprinkle fries with Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
