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National Nachos Day is celebrated every year on November 6. Nachos are tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese or other melted cheese, often served with salsa. Celebrate National Nachos Day by making the ultimate nacho platter! Picture a dish loaded with chips, nacho cheese, carnitas, mozzarella sticks, Buffalo wings, queso from Bar Ama downtown, quesadillas, taquitos, hot peppers, jalapeños, bacon guacamole, fried kale for a pop of color, and a grilled rib-eye steak.
“He was chugging brown pop from a can Jack had handed him while he stuffed nacho cheese Doritos in his face. I was glad to see he looked lots better, almost completely like himself, which proves Doritos and brown pop really are health foods.” – P. C. Cast
National Nachos Day Observance
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 6 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | November 6 | Thursday |
| 2026 | November 6 | Friday |
| 2027 | November 6 | Saturday |
| 2028 | November 6 | Monday |
History of National Nachos Day
Nachos were created around 1943 and can be quickly prepared as a snack or appetizer. With extra ingredients, they can also be made as a full meal. The original recipe was printed in the St. Anne’s Cookbook in 1954. The story goes that in 1943, the wives of American soldiers stationed nearby visited a restaurant where Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya was the maître d’. It was already past closing time, and Ignacio had limited ingredients on hand, just tortillas, shredded cheese, and pickled jalapeño peppers. Needing to serve something, he improvised, creating what we now know as nachos.
Other Celebrations on November 6
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How to Celebrate National Nachos Day
Make your own nachos and share them with family and friends! Nachos with plenty of toppings are often called “loaded nachos.” You can also visit nearby restaurants to enjoy delicious nachos with loved ones. Don’t forget to snap a picture and share it on social media with the hashtags #NationalNachosDay or #NachosDay.