National Cheese Doodle Day

On this fun holiday, you don’t have to limit yourself to just cheese doodles. You can also enjoy cheese balls, cheese curls and cheese puffs. And, aside from the traditional cheese flavor, there are other flavors to enjoy. One thing is certain, every variety you can find is guaranteed to leave you licking your orange fingers. Try them all as you celebrate this holiday

History of Cheese Doodles

 In 1948, Morrie Yohai, president of Old Country Foods in the Bronx in New York City is credited with creating cheese doodles. He invented them by accident! His company was trying to make a new cornmeal-based animal feed. The equipment malfunctioned, accidentally putting the ingredients under high pressure. Out of the machine, came a light, airy and tubular-shaped tidbit. It was the first cheese doodle. They then experimented with various combinations of the recipe before coming up with the perfect cheese flavor.  Shortly afterward, when it hit the market, it was an immediate hit. The Old Country Foods Company experimented and marketed other flavors, too.