National Potato Chip Day (March 14)
Check out the weird holiday National Potato Chip Day on March 14. Learn the history of potato chips, and get ideas on how to celebrate.
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History of National Potato Chip Day
Potato chips were invented in the 1800s, but the exact date of invention is undetermined.
Legend has it that on August 24, 1853, a customer at a restaurant kept sending his potatos back to the kitchen because they were too thick and soggy. The chef George Crum sliced them as thin as possible, then fried them and added salt. He thought the customer would reject them, but instead he loved them! They were called “Saratoga Chips.”
Some cookbooks from earlier in the 19th century have recipes of potatoes being sliced and fried in grease. No one knows if these slices were baked until cripy, however.
Potato chips were first referenced in literature in “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens in 1859.
Regardless of their origin story, potato chips were known as Saratoga Chips throughout the country by the late 1870s.
Two different companies claim to be the first potato chip manufacturer. The first is Tri-Sum Potato Chips, which was established in 1908 in Leominster, Massachusetts. The second is Mike-sell’s Potato Chip Company, founded in 1910 in Dayton, Ohio.
Later, the Hanover Home Potato Chip Company was established in 1921. A few years later, Laura Scudder began putting chips in wax paper bags instead of barrels or glass containers.
Frito-Lay introduced their potato chips in 1932. The company was founded by Herman Lay in Nashville, Tennessee.
Flavored potato chips began to be manufactured in the 1950s.
Today, potato chips are a $15 billion per year industry. What’s your favorite potato chip? Let us know in the comments!
Ideas for National Potato Chip Day
You can buy potato chips to snack on, or make any of these fun recipes!
Potato Chip Tuna Casserole
This hearty potato chip tuna casserole is a crowd-pleasing classic for National Potato Chip Day! Creamy, cheesy and topped with a crunchy potato chip crust, it’s comfort food at its best.
Irish Nachos
Irish Nachos are the perfect appetizer for National Potato Chip Day or St. Patrick’s Day. Kettle potato chips are loaded with two cheeses, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions. These nachos are sure to put a jig in your step and a smile on your face.
Instant Pot Frito Chili Pie
The perfect simple dinner on National Potato Chip Day - Instant Pot Frito Chili Pie!
Tuna Tartare Tartine + The Secret to Perfect Pesto
Fresh ahi tuna is mixed with salt & vinegar chips for the most scrumptious National Potato Chip Day lunch to sink your teeth into. This homemade version is just as tasty and oh so good!
Potato Chip Chocolate Bark Recipe
Satisfy your sweet and salty craving on National Potato Chip Day with Potato Chip Chocolate Bark. It’s two ingredients and easier than chocolate-dipped potato chips.
Tuna Noodle Casserole with Potato Chips
Simple tuna noodle casserole with potato chip crust - made from scratch with no "cream of" soup, yet is easy to make and more delicious than the original! The perfect National Potato Chip Day casserole!
Honey Chili Potatoes
Honey Chili Potatoes is a delicious restaurant style Chinese starter for National Potato Chip Day. This is vegetarian appetizer which is crispy and tasty. Potatoes are fried and mixed in a sauce which is sweet and spicy.
Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips
Crispy air fryer potato chips are a healthy, homemade alternative to greasy chips found at the store. Since they use a fraction of the oil and salt of traditional potato chips, you can feel good serving these to your kids on National Potato Chip Day or any day of the week.
Chocolate Dipped Potato Chip Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Potato Chip Cookies are loaded with crunchy and buttery goodness to enjoy on National Potato Chip Day. With a perfect blend of sweet and salty, these cookies take the traditional pecan sandie to a new level with their light and flaky texture. One bite and you’ll be hooked on these addictive treats!
A Sweet and Salty Treat
Surprise your family on National Potato Chip Day with these interesting gluten free potato chip cookies. This gf potato chip cookie recipe offers a sweet-and-salty snacking experience.
Christmas White Chocolate-Peppermint Potato Chips
For a quick and easy last-minute National Potato Chip Day treat, these White Chocolate Peppermint Potato Chips fit the bill! They're the perfect sweet-and-salty flavor combination we love.
Layered Taco Salad Recipe With Fritos
This tasty layered taco salad recipe is one the whole family will love! With Fritos, beans, avocado, and more, it’s perfect for National Potato Chip Day!
Hot Potato Chip Chicken Salad Casserole
Hot potato chip chicken salad casserole is a cozy way to warm up this lunch time classic for National Potato Chip Day. Creamy chicken salad gets topped with crunchy potato chips and baked for a comforting warm lunch or dinner any chilly day.
Sweet and Salty Brownies
Sweet and Salty Brownies combine pretzels, potato chips and dark chocolate together to make the perfect National Potato Chip Day brownies! If you love that sweet & salty combination , then you are going to love this epic brownie recipe!
Grandma’s Potato Chip Cookies
Grandma’s potato chip cookies are perfect for National Potato Chip Day and only take 5 simple ingredients to make. The buttery shortbread cookies have an extra bit of salt and crunch from the potato chips. They are fabulous on their own or dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with some extra bits of potato chip.
Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe ~ Barley & Sage
These potato chip crusted chicken tenders are just perfect for dinner on National Potato Chip Day. They're both super crispy and incredibly juicy. I've also included the recipe for easy, homemade honey mustard but you can serve them with whatever sauce your heart desires!
White Chocolate Potato Chips with Pecans
These white chocolate potato chips with pecans are the gluten-free treats you are looking for. Not only can these no bake treats be prepared quickly, but they are great for sharing on National Potato Chip Day.
PMS Brownies with Cape Cod Potato Chips
These PMS Brownies have a little bit of chocolate and a little bit of salty crunch. They’re the perfect treat for National Potato Chip Day or to get you through that time of the month … or any time you’re craving a sweet-salty combo!
BBQ Potato Chip Baked Swai
Here’s a fishy recipe for National Potato Chip Day! This BBQ Potato Chip Baked Swai jazzes up some baked mild white fish with crushed barbecue potato chips and Italian dressing.
Potato Chip Cookies!
Have you ever had potato chip cookies? Try them out on National Potato Chip Day! They have a delicious buttery shortbread-esque flavor but with a lighter texture, and it’s a great way to use up the potato chip crumbs at the bottom of the bag!
Patriotic Potato Chip Candy
This National Potato Chip Day recipe is a great way to use up those crushed chips at the bottom of the bag.
Funeral Potatoes Recipe (hash brown casserole)
A funeral potatoes recipe that is even better than your average hash brown casserole. This delicious dinner for National Potato Chip Day has two delicious upgrades from the original recipe.
Quick and Easy Nachos
Quick and easy Nachos is a longtime family favorite and always on request for National Potato Chip Day and any other day you need an easy dinner or snack!
Homemade BBQ Chips (Barbecue Chips) - Homemade In The Kitchen
Crispy Homemade BBQ Chips (Barbecue Chips) tossed in a spicy barbeque seasoning are easier to make at home than you think on National Potato Chip Day! Recipes for baked potato chips and fried potato chips provided.
Parmesan Rosemary Potato Chips
Who doesn’t love a great potato chip, especially on National Potato Chip Day?!! These Parmesan Rosemary Potato Chips hot out of the oil are one of life’s great pleasures.
Loaded Chips with Blue Cheese and Bacon
These loaded chips are the best shareable appetizer for National Potato Chip Day. Crispy kettle chips are baked with layers of creamy blue cheese and crispy bacon pieces. Topped with scallions and drizzled with hot sauce, these crispy and melty chips are a tasty snack!
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