National Queso Day

National Queso Day is dedicated to the beloved queso cheese sauce and is on September 20th. This delicious sauce adds the perfect kick to a variety of dishes.

History

Queso sauce is believed to have its roots in Mexico. Although it is a popular dish in the United States today, it is not commonly found in Mexican restaurants and cafes.

The Mexican dish that likely inspired queso sauce is chiles verdes con queso. This dish consists of crushed chili peppers mixed with melted cheese. However, in Mexican cuisine, the focus was more on the peppers rather than the cheese.

American cooking refined this recipe, and today ‘queso’ is a full-fledged cheese sauce. This creamy, chili-flavored cheese sauce is widely used in Tex-Mex dishes and pairs exceptionally well with tortilla chips.

Interesting Facts

• The word ‘queso’ is Spanish for cheese.
• Vegetarian versions of this sauce can be found online, using cashew nuts to replicate the taste of processed cheese.

How to Take Part

Celebrate National Queso Day by enjoying the best Mexican dishes accompanied by spicy cheese sauce. Visit your favorite Mexican restaurants with friends or family, and indulge in queso as a separate dish. It pairs wonderfully with a chilled Margarita cocktail.

Alternatively, you can make queso at home. The process is simple, and even beginners can follow the recipes available online.

When is National Queso Day in 2024?

National Queso Day is observed on September 20 each year.

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