If you love to munch on crunchy and salty snacks, and who doesn't, today may be your lucky day. It’s National Tortilla Chip Day! While the origin of this food holiday is unknown, Americans celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day every February 24th.
This versatile crunchy chip can be eaten plain as a snack, as a dipper in dips and even in casseroles. Made from corn, Americans have been enjoying these delicious snacks for decades. Today’s tortilla chips now come in a variety of shapes, sizes, flavors and colors. Whether you prefer yours straight out of the bag, as a handy dipper or slathered with warm and spicy cheese sauce, these tasty treats are sure to hit the right spot.
Homemade chips, hot dips, cold dips and somewhere in between, why not add some spice to your life with a few of the chips, dips and salsa recipes listed below? Be sure to check out some fierce Margarita recipes too!
Homemade Tortilla Chips
- Fried Tortilla Chips – Making your own chips could not be easier. All you need is fresh corn tortillas, oil and salt.
- Tortilla Chips Recipe – This recipe calls for 6-inch corn tortillas, chili powder and salt and canola oil.
- Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips – This “healthier” version is baked, not fried.
- Baked Tortilla Chips – This chip recipe uses corn tortillas, lime juice, cumin, chili powder and salt.
- Easy Backed Tortilla Chips Dusted with Spicy Chipotle Salt – This recipe calls for 12 corn tortillas, veggie oil, kosher salt and ground chipotle.
- Dragon Dippers – You’ll need flour tortillas, garlic salt, cumin, butter and chili powder to make these dipper chips.
- Cinnamon Toasted Tortilla Chips – These sweet chips are perfect for dessert.
Homemade Dips & Salsas
- Layered Taco Dip – You’ll need refried beans, sour cream, black olives, salsa and guacamole for this dip recipe.
- Super Nachos – This popular, 5-star recipe, from Rachael Ray, includes recipes for Pico de Gallo Salsa, beef and beans topping and cheese sauce!
- Nachos Grande – This recipe calls for baked tortilla chips, pork sausage, a tomato, salsa, Cheddar cheese and a green or yellow bell pepper.
- Chicken Nachos – This microwavable recipe calls for baked tortilla chips, cooked chicken, green onions, cheddar cheese and green and red chilies.
- Five-Layered Mexican Dip – This dip recipe calls for low-fat sour cream, salsa, black bean dip, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, fresh cilantro and chips.
- White Mexican Cheese Dip - This yummy dip recipe calls for Asadero cheese, jalapeno chiles, half and half, onion and cumin.
- Chile Con Queso - This ooey, gooey dip that includes sharp cheddar cheese and beer.
- Creamy Artichoke Dip with Gorgonzola & Fontiago – Love cheese? This recipe makes 12 to 16 servings.
- Chunky Guacamole – This 5-star guac dip recipe, from Ellie Krieger, calls for 2 ripe avocados, red onion, fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Roasted Chile Guacamole with Baked Tortilla Chips – Sandra Lee shares this recipe that calls for sun-dried tomato basil tortilla and spinach herb tortilla wraps, olive oil, onion, lemon juice, garlic, tomatoes, fire roasted green chiles , petite peas, guacamole seasoning mix and one avocado.
- Bacon and Tomato Guacamole – You’ll need 5 strips of bacon, 3 avocados, a white onion, ripe tomato, fresh cilantro and lime juice and several cans of chipotle chiles en abobo.
- Black Bean and Papaya Salsa – Yum!
- White Bean Dip – Speaking of beans, you’ll need cooked white beans, garlic, lemon, olive oil and seasonings.
- Avocado and Corn Salsa – You’ll need one ripe avocado, lime, tomato, sweet corn, green onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro and seasonings.
- Salsa de Queso – This recipe calls for canned tomatoes, unsalted butter, an onion, green chilies and Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar cheese and a jar of old English cheese spread.
- Salsa Con Queso – Talk about simple! This recipe calls for a cup of thick and chunky salsa and American cheese!
- Salsa Rojo – This recipe calls for olive oil, an onion, garlic, tomatoes, chile peppers, ancho chili powder, cumin, lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Watermelon Salsa – Who says all salsa is made with a tomato base? This recipe, from Eating Well, is sweet and spicy.
- Cranberry Salsa – This tangy recipe calls for 12 ounces of fresh cranberries, onion, green chilies, jalapeno peppers, orange, lemon juice and honey.
- 2 Alarm Tofu Dip – You’ll need silken tofu, a shallot, curry powder, hot pepper sauce and chips for this recipe.
- Flavored Hummus from Salt & Vinegar – If you’ve never tried hummus before, here’s your chance! This simple recipe calls for garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini and garlic juice.
- Roasted Corn and Tomatillo Salsa – Tired of the same old salsa? Try this gourmet version on for size.
- Greek Salsa – Twist things up a bit with this recipe that calls for Feta cheese.
Enjoy!
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