Crispy, bite-sized golden nuggets that make a delightful snack or side dish, offering a satisfying crunch with each savory bite.
My friends, are you ready for one of the best holidays created? It is National Tater Tot Day! Yes, you heard me right – an entire day devoted to those yummy bites of potato goodness. I can barely contain my excitement! Don’t let my trainer know, but I intend to celebrate this one all day long! Think about it, potatoes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? When was the last time you thought of that without feeling guilty? No guilt this time! Why? Because it is National Tater Tot Day! You have a reason to cheat, a reason to splurge!
On February 2nd, National Tater Tot Day recognizes a kitchen staple. In the United States, we consume approximately 3.5 billion of these nuggets of potato goodness per year.
History of National Tater Tot Day
This lovely day started its devotion to the Tater Tot in 2009. It began as a food writer’s attempt at filling out his copy quota. Once he put it into the cyberspace of Twitter it was an instant hit! When you think about those tiny rectangular bits of shredded potato does your stomach give a little dance of excitement? I know mine does! There are so many different ways to cook them that you could spend years in the kitchen trying them all out. The potato itself has been one of the main staples of food for about the last 400 years. Did you know that currently, it is the world’s fourth largest crop? That is a lot of potatoes! I know the spud has been used to play hot potato for thousands of years but let’s just keep our minds focused on recent history. Baked, mashed, fried, boiled or shredded and made into yummy pancakes there really isn’t a wrong way to serve them.
But one of the most fun and happy is the tot… the tater tot. It is a friend to young and old alike. Plain with a dab of ketchup or served under a blanket of chili and cheese the options are without end. Take some time to look at the history of the tot and the recipes dedicated to it.
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National Tater Tot Day!
FAQ
What exactly is a tater tot?
What’s the difference between fries and tater tots?
How many tater tots do Americans eat?
Where can you find tater tots on national Tater Tot Day?
At upper-echelon restaurants all across the U.S., you’ll find tater tots on the menu, right next to foie gras. Read more for some crunchy tips on how you can celebrate National Tater Tot Day this February 2. Well, because these little (potato) babies need a day all their own. Don’t you just want some this minute?
When is National Tater Tot Day?
Read more for some crunchy tips on how you can celebrate National Tater Tot Day this February 2. Well, because these little (potato) babies need a day all their own. Don’t you just want some this minute? Credit a company named Ore-Ida (for Oregon-Idaho).
How many tater tots do Americans eat a year?
Every year, Americans consume a whopping 70 million pounds of tater tots. You’ve likely called a potato a “tater” before. Throw in “tot” — for obvious reasons. Potato rounds, potato puffs, tater puffs, potato cylinders, potato nuggets, potato croquettes, baby taters. That’s right — potato cylinders.
When did tater tots come out?
With help from a thesaurus, they landed on the name tater tot and debuted their creation in 1954. 2. Tater Tots are the main ingredient in Hotdish casserole. Tater tots are typically served as an appetizer or a side dish, but in certain states, they’re part of the main course.