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Chips and Dip Day – March 23, 2024

Every year, Chips and Dip Day is celebrated on March 23. Chips and Dip Day celebrates a perfect snack — the combination that is irresistible to everyone. Chips and dip can be put together by anyone! It is a quick and easy dish you can whip up for parties or munch on as a snack. They make great snacks for games, picnics, children’s birthday parties, and more. The best thing about chips and dip is that they are loved by everyone irrespective of their age and the multiple flavor options mean there is something for everyone!

History of Chips and Dip Day

No one really knows how Chips and Dip Day came to be. However, both dips and chips have long been a part of the human diet. This delicious recipe for dips has existed for thousands of years, but humans did not always have dips with chips — it was more common to consume them with bread. The earliest dip to become popular is the Greek tzatziki. The recipe for it remains true to the original — a combination of yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, salt, and olive oil. This type of dip pairs well with meats, citrus fruits, and bread. Guacamole, a dip made with avocados and olive oil, was first made by the Aztecs.

The potato chip emerged thousands of years later. It is believed to have been invented in 1853 by a cook named George Crum. However, it was an invention of accident! A customer who kept returning his potato wedges annoyed Crum, saying that they were too thick. Eventually, Crum served the man potato slices so thin that when fried, he could see through them. He topped the fried potato slices with an excessive amount of salt. The customer, instead of sending back the food, actually loved it and that’s how potato chips were born.

At first, chips were a restaurant delicacy and by the 20th century, they were mass-produced for astonishingly cheap prices. But of course, potato chips are not the only chips that you can enjoy with dips. There are tortilla chips, corn chips, pretzel chips, and chips made from vegetables and fruits. Similarly, dips too can be of various flavors and are usually made with sour cream, cheeses, salsas, and seasonings. The combinations are endless and delicious.

Chips and Dip Day timeline

1817
The First Recipe

The first recipe for potato chips is recorded.

1910
Mikesells’ Potato Chip Company

The oldest potato chip brand in America opens its doors.

1954
Flavored Potato Chips

The first flavored potato chips are cheese and onion and salt and vinegar.

1980
Kettle-cooked Chips

These chips make an entrance but are thicker and harder than fried potato chips.

Chips and Dip Day FAQs

How do people celebrate Chips and Dip Day?

The best way to celebrate Chips and Dip Day is by inviting family and friends over for a chip and dip party!

When did chips and dip become popular?

The potato chip was first invented in 1853. Dips for chips first became popular in the 1950s when it was served as finger food.

Who invented French onion dip?

French onion dip, made of sour cream and instant onion soup, was created by an unknown cook in Los Angeles in 1954.

Chips and Dip Day Activities

  1. Make your own dip

    Make your own dip on Chips and Dip Day. You can make your favorite dip or try something totally new. Ask your grandmother for the family recipe or look up recipes online. There are so many varieties!

  2. Make your own chips

    Take the celebrations of Chips and Dip Day up a notch by making your own chips. While tortilla or nacho chips are rather difficult to make, you can try your hand at potato chips.

  3. Treat yourself to chips and dip

    Bring your friends together for a delicious snack of chips and dip on Chips and Dip Day. Lay out chips and a dip tasting tray with all your favorite kinds of chips and dips. What a fun way to celebrate the day!

5 Facts About Potato Chips That Will Blow Your Mind

  1. The air in the bag is nitrogen

    Nitrogen ensures that the chips stay fresh and do not break.

  2. They briefly went extinct

    This was during WWII when food supplies were difficult to secure.

  3. Americans love plain chips

    It’s the most popular flavor, followed by barbeque and sour cream and onions.

  4. Americans consume a lot of chips

    Americans consume about 1.85 billion pounds of chips annually.

  5. The world’s "Potato Chip Capital"

    Pennsylvania makes more potato chips than anywhere in the world.

Why We Love Chips and Dip Day

  1. It is delicious

    We love Chips and Dip Day because it is a delicious snack. Everyone, no matter their age, loves chips and dip. They are easy to eat, quick to make, and there are so many flavors to choose from.

  2. It celebrates innovation

    Chips and Dip Day also celebrates innovation in food. Chips were an invention of accident and humans have been inventing and tweaking dip recipes since time immemorial. The day encourages us to experiment with different flavors or ways of making chips and dips.

  3. A day to party

    Chips and Dip Day is a day to party. The snack is an essential food at every party and the best way to celebrate the day is by bringing together your loved ones and treating everyone to this delicious snack.

Chips and Dip Day dates

YearDateDay
2024March 23Saturday
2025March 23Sunday
2026March 23Monday
2027March 23Tuesday
2028March 23Thursday

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