National Tater Tot Day
National Tater Tot Day is observed annually on February 2 to pay tribute to one of the most delicious comfort foods of America.
The crispy, golden bites of potato became a staple in many households, fast food menus, school cafeteria, office cafeteria and so on.
National Tater Tot Day was created by food writer John-Bryan Hopkins in 2009. He was a food writer who authored Foodimentary and to spice up his content, he declared February 2 as National Tater Tot Day on X (formerly known as Twitter). .
History of Tater Tots
Tater tots were invented by F. Nephi Grigg, Golden Grigg, and Ross Erin Butler Sr., founders of Ore-Ida, the frozen food company Ore-Ida in 1953.
They were eager to find a way to use leftover potato scraps from their factory to prevent wastage, so they chopped up the scraps, added flour and seasoning and squeezed the mixture through holes to create small pieces.
They cooked these pieces and thus developed tater tots, and the first product was first sold in stores in 1956.
The name “Tater Tot” was created by a member of Ore-Ida’s research team in the 1950s. That member used a thesaurus to find an alternative and catchy nickname for potato, which led to tater.
Ore-Ida trademarked the name, which became part of Heinz in 1965 which is now known as Kraft Heinz.
Although it is a registered trademark, Tater Tot is often used as a common term for similar potato products.
When tater tots were first rolled out in the market, they were very cheap, which made people believe that they are not worth buying.
Then the price was raised and surprisingly, that led to an increase in sales, and it made the product seem more valuable.
Today, tater tots are so popular that Americans consume 70 million pounds of them each year, which is about 3.7 billion tots.
In recent years, companies like Green Giant have introduced “veggie tots,” which replace potatoes with vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower to make a healthier alternative. These newer versions continue to expand the popularity of this beloved snack. s.
How to Celebrate National Tater Tot Day
You can celebrate National Tater Tot Day by indulging in this crispy treats by either cooking them yourself, buying frozen ones or ordering from your favorite fast food chain.
You can experiment with different toppings, such as melted cheese, sour cream, chili, or even a sprinkle of hot sauce, for a delicious twist.
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