Celebrate National Nacho Day with Delicious Traditions

Nachos have come a long way since their simple beginnings, originally topped with just cheese and jalapeños. Nowadays, you’ll find them loaded with everything from ground beef and refried beans to creative variations like donut nachos, nacho lasagna, and even dessert nachos.

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The dish itself was created in 1943 by Ignacio Anaya, affectionately known as ‘Nacho.’ He whipped up a quick snack of fried tortilla strips with toppings for some guests at his restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico. By 1949, nachos had become a hit across the U.S., and today they are a game-day favorite in homes nationwide.

Fun facts about National Nachos Day:

    Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya’s son attempted to trademark the name 'nachos' in the 1960s, but it was too late by then.
    The FDA doesn’t classify nacho cheese as a specific type of cheese, so it can be any cheese variety—though cheddar is most common.
    Tortilla chips, the base of nachos, were actually invented in the U.S., not Mexico.

    In 2019, a record was set in Los Angeles for the largest serving of nachos, weighing over 4 tons

Create your own nacho masterpiece. Make it big enough to share and invite your friends over for a tasty gathering.

Here are some of the most popular nacho recipes you can easily make at home:

Classic Cheese Nachos

Ingredients: Tomato, Capsicum, Black Olives, Sweet Corn, Mozzarella Cheese Red Chilli Flakes, Black Pepper Powder, Oregano Leaves, Salt, Tomato Ketchup.

Loaded Beef Nachos With Cheese Sauce

Beef mixture:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves of minced garlic
500g minced beef
120g diced fresh tomatoes
120g yellow onion
Seasoning blend:
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
 1 tsp red pepper flakes
 2 tsp tomato paste

Cheese sauce:
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
360ml milk
1 tbsp hot sauce/buffalo sauce
salt (if needed)

1 pack of tortilla chips ( I use Herr's restaurant-style tortilla chips)
Green onion for garnish

BBQ Chicken Nachos

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, finely diced
½ tablespoon Kosher salt 
½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
¾ cup barbecue sauce
1 13-ounce bag of tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheese blend
½ red onion, finely sliced
1 tomato, diced
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1 avocado, diced