Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Food
Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Food ideas and menu suggestions, authentic food ideas, and easy recipes for main dishes, appetizers, drinks, side dishes, and desserts, whether you are cooking for adults, kids or for a crowd.
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Quick and Easy Restaurant Style Refried Beans
Craving restaurant-quality refried beans without the wait? Look no further! This recipe delivers incredibly flavorful, creamy refried beans in just minutes. Whip up this easy side dish at home that's perfect for tacos, burritos, or scooping up with warm chips. With simple ingredients and a few quick steps, you'll be enjoying restaurant-style refried beans in no time!
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken
Ditch the takeout menus and hello to hassle-free Mexican food! This Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is your weeknight hero. Just a few minutes of prep work gets you fall-apart tender chicken simmering in a symphony of Mexican spices. Imagine juicy, flavorful shreds ready to be built into tacos, burritos, enchiladas – you name it! This recipe is a lifesaver for busy schedules, endlessly customizable to your spice preference, and budget-friendly to boot. Get ready to turn your slow cooker into a magical Mexican food machine!
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Mini Taco Bites - Quick and Easy
40min · 24 servings Mini taco bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for parties or any time you want to get your taco fix without making a full-sized taco. These little bites are made with store-bought Tostito Scoops, taco meat, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings. They are sure to be a hit with everyone. Ingredients My Favorite Taco Meat (May Use Your Favorite Recipe) • 1 pound (16 ounces) ground beef • 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning • 1 10 ounce can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Undrained • ½ cup water • 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) cubed Velveeta cheese • 2 Tablespoons cornmeal for thickening (optional) Mini Taco Bites • 24 Tostitos Scoops • ½ cup Taco meat (from the above recipe or your favorite) • ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar che
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Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies - Copycat
12min · 36 servings Ingredients • 1 cup salted butter, softened • ¾ cup (5.25 ounces) granulated sugar • ¾ cup (5.63 ounces) firmly packed dark brown sugar • 2 large eggs, room temperature • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon table salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1 cup toasted pecan pieces
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Fresh Sweet Corn Salsa
· 8 servings Ingredients • 2 cups (2 ears) fresh sweet corn, cut from the cob • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt • 1 ½ cups (about 1 pound)fresh tomatoes, seeded and cored and cut into small pieces • small onion, chopped (about ¾ cup) • 1 jalapeño, seeds, and membrane removed and chopped • ½ poblano pepper, seeded and membrane removed and chopped • 2 Tablespoons fresh minced parsley • 1 clove garlic, minced • 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 lime)
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Cheesy Stuffed Taco Bread
45min · 6 servings Ingredients Taco Meat • 1 pound (16 ounces) ground beef • 1 ½ Tablespoons Masa corn flour • 1 ½ Tablespoons chili powder • ¾ teaspoons Kosher salt • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon onion powder • ½ teaspoon paprika • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano • ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar • 10-ounce can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies • ½ cup water Cheesy Stuffed Taco Bread • 13.8 ounce can refrigerated pizza crust • 1 recipe of taco meat (recipe above) • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby Jack Cheese
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Spicy Turkey Chili
1hr 45min · 6 servings Ingredients • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey • 1 Tablespoon olive oil • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion • 2 cloves minced garlic • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour • 3 Tablespoons chili powder • 2 teaspoons cumin • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano • 20 ounces (2 10-ounce cans) Rotel Original diced tomatoes & green chilies • 16 ounces tomato sauce • 16 ounces (16-ounce can) black beans drained and rinsed well • Shredded Colby jack or cheddar chees • Sour Cream • Chopped green onions or chives for garnish if desired • Tortilla chips to serve on the side
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Pico de Gallo
· 6 servings Ingredients • 2 ½ cups seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 1 ½ pounds) • 1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt, divided • ¾ cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) • Tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper, seeds and membrane removed • Tablespoons finely minced Italian parsley or cilantro • 1 clove garlic minced • Tablespoon fresh lime juice (½ lime)
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