National Chip and Dip Day are celebrated on the 23rd of March each year. This is a very popular holiday as it combines two of the most loved food items used as appetizers across the country. This dish is so popular because of how easy they are to prepare and how versatile they are.
We’re not so sure about where the holiday originated but we know that dipping food isn’t anything new. Some of the first dip recipes date back to the 13th century when persons were dipping into hummus-like dips.
Just as dips are versatile, so are the chips. You can make chips from so many things with many healthy options have surfaced over the past couple years. Say goodbye to boring potato chips and step into now.
Considered squash chips? Well, now you can consider some great chips and dip recipes for National Chip and Dip day. We have a nice combination that allows you to try something new and mix up your old favorites.
Which one will you try this National Chip and Dip Day?
National Chip and Dip Day Recipes
Guiltless French Onion Dip [the secretly skinny one]
This is a high protein, low-calorie dip that is suitable for the health buff who is watching what they eat. It is a tasty dip so you can enjoy it too if you are more interested in taste than calories. Eat it with your favorite chip so everybody can have their very own favorite chip so you don’t have to share your chips but you will have to share the dip.
Healthy Parmesan Baked Squash Chips with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Dip
This is a great recipe for those who want to make their chips from scratch and also make a less than a popular type of chip. Though these are not your typical chips, they are indeed tasty and pair very well with the lemon dill yogurt. Total time to table is just 35 minutes so you can start munching on this tasty appetizer in no time.
Gluten-free Chip and Guacamole Bites
This recipe is a lot of fun and it is quite aesthetically pleasing so it is a great option for parties. Instead of dipping these chips into guacamole, the chips are shaped so that guacamole can be placed inside. These are topped with some garnish and are great bite-sized items to pop into your mouth.
Smokin Chipotle Black Bean Dip and Oil Free Butternut Squash Chips
Try this Chipotle-inspired chip and dip recipe this National Chip and Dip Day. This is a very healthy and wholesome recipe that is high in fiber and packed with protein. This is the type of appetizer that really gets you going and the dip is very pretty once done so it’s nice on the eyes as well as the palate and the stomach.
Baked Pita Chips with Black Bean, Corn, & Chorizo 5 Layer Dip
Not any chip can stand up to a 5 layer dip but this baked pita chips sure will. Enjoy them with this black bean, corn, and chorizo based dip. The recipe provides a very flavorful dip for your pita chips and the type of appetizer that keeps you reaching for that plate. By using a convenient store-bought dip you save time and can get right to eating this tasty appetizer.