A festive collection of 40+ scrumptious food & drink recipes for Cinco de Mayo fun! Or hey, enjoy these tasty recipes ANY day of the year.
5. Jalapeno-Lime Deviled Eggs
TheseJalapeno-Lime Deviled Eggsaren't your mamma's deviled eggs! Packed full of chopped fresh jalapeno, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and lime zest, Jalapeno-Lime Deviled Eggs deliver up a zippy little spicy-yet-refreshing flavor punch.
6.Pico de Gallo
This is our at-home version of a restaurant favorite. With just some chopping of fresh ingredients, it's super easy to make. And believe me, it's so flavorful it'll be gone in a flash!
When it comes to great guacamole, keeping it simple is best. Andeasy 3-Ingredient Guacamoleis about as simple as it gets!
8. Creamy Bacon Guacamole Dip
Give guacamole a tasty new twist ... by changing it up intoCreamy Bacon Guacamole Dip! Bacon adds such wonderful flavor to this Cinco de Mayo favorite.
9. Creamy Bacon Guacamole Potato Bites
Tender roasted baby potatoes are topped with bacon-laced guacamole to create these fun & festive creamyBacon Guacamole Potato Bites~ just perfect for Cinco de Mayo, game day, or party time snacking!
10.Black Bean Salsa
A colorful and tasty salsa that gets it's zing from fresh jalapenos and red wine vinegar ... great as a simple salsa, salad, or side.
11. Grape Salsa
Grab your grapes and mix up this totally tasty and uniqueGrape Salsa. It's wonderful with good ol' tortilla chips, and spooned over grilled chicken or fish. Not to mention with it's purple and green colors, it's quite pretty too.
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This stuff is just sooooo good. The sweetness of the mango and roasted corn pairs so well with the smoky spicy-ness of chipotle peppers. Enjoy this one with chips, as a salad, or spooned over chicken or fish dishes. It's dee-lish.
13. Cheesy Hot Corn Dip
Goodness, this is such a great dip. Using canned Mexicorn makes baking this up so easy, and gives the dip amazing flavor. It's always the hit of the party!
14.Jalapeno Pepper Jack Sausage Balls
Spice up those classic sausage balls with Pepper Jack and pickled jalapeno!Jalapeno Pepper Jack Sausage Ballsbring the heat to everyone's favorite little party nibble.
Main Dishes & Sides:
15.Tamale Pie Casserole
Spicy ground beef or ground turkey and vegetable filling, topped with a thick-and-delicious layer of golden cornbread.Tamale Pie Casseroleis a delicious dinner dish that's just perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration, or everyday dinner.
16.Spicy Tortilla Lasagna
Replace tortillas for noodles & swap salsa for sauce to createSpicy Tortilla Lasagna, a delicious alternative to traditional lasagna. Such an easy dinner recipe idea! It's ago-to recipe in our house ... and the ingredients can so easily be changed up to suit personal preference.
17. Layered Taco Salad
Family taco night just got a little easier! Instead of stuffing those taco shells, whip up thisLayered Taco Saladinstead. It's just perfect for lower-fuss taco night prep, or for whipping up a tasty salad for a crowd.
18. Cheesy Fiesta Corn Casserole
Add some spice to dinner withCheesyFiesta Corn Casserole! Ready for the oven in just 10 minutes, this easy creamy corn goodness adds just the right kick to any meal. And it truly couldn't be any easier to prepare.
19. Simple Chicken Enchiladas
With their chicken & cheese filling seasoned simply for just the right flavor "oomph" and moistness, these are our family-favorite enchiladas. Make a pan for your Cindo de Mayo feast, and one to freeze for later!
20. Homemade Enchilada Sauce
IsHomemade Enchilada Sauceworth the effort? Yes, it absolutely is! With just a few pantry staples and a handful of spices, you can have amazingly flavorful homemade enchilada sauce done in about 20 minutes.
21.Homemade Taco Seasoning
There's no need to buy that grocery store packet. -- Make your owntaco seasoninginstead! Taco seasoning is super easy to make, using a handful of spices you most likely have in your pantry. Plus, making your own gives you flexibility to control the seasoning's spice and heat.
22. Ground Beef Burrito Bowl Skillet
Skip the tortilla and enjoy that fabulous burrito filling as a quick, easy, and flavorfulskillet dinner!
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Loaded with cheese and slathered with a creamy green chilies sauce, Chicken-&-Spinach Enchiladas are a great make-ahead, freezer-friendly dish to feed a crowd.
24. Chili Cheese Mac
Easy, cheesy hamburger and macaroni comfort food your family will love, all with the convenience of one-pot cooking. This Tex-Mex favorite is a great family-friendly choice for your Cinco de Mayo main dish.
25.Southwestern Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Chock full of cumin-spiced saffron rice, black beans, prepared salsa, and Pepper Jack cheese, theseSouthwestern Stuffed Poblano Peppersare a spicy little flavor party in your mouth.
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This pork tenderloin, marinated in a mixture of brown sugar and spice, is a go-to dish at our house. It pairs just beautifully with fresh mango salsa. But it's also darn great on it's own if you're not in a mango kinda mood.
27. Seasoned Black Beans
For a quick side dish Cinco de Mayo, whip up a pan of theseSeasoned Black Beans~ loaded with flavor, packing a good dose of heat, and on the table in under 15 minutes.
28. Spicy Salsa Muffins
Mixed up with your favorite chunky salsa, theseSpicy Salsa Muffinsare one quick, easy, and tasty side ~ just perfect with any Tex-Mex dinner dish.
29.Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
Not your average grilled cheese sandwich. Roasted fresh jalapenos kick up the heat in this deliciousJalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese. It's a perfect creamy, cheesy sandwich for any jalapeno popper lover! And these can be made with roasted fresh jalapeno peppers, or a "cheater method that's faster but just as tasty.
30.Guacamole Grilled Cheese
Until I made these grilled cheese sandwiches, I hadno ideasharp cheddar cheese and guacamole were such a wonderful flavor combination! This truly is one surprisingly delicious sandwich that's just perfect a quick and easy Cinco de Mayo meal.
31. Open-Faced Guacamole Shrimp Melts
Want a hearty option for sandwich night? Give spicy open-facedGuacamole Shrimp Meltsa try! Loaded up with guacamole, spicy shrimp, melty cheese, and bacon crumbles, they're definitely a tasty warm sandwich treat.
Desserts:
32. Tres Leches Cake
Take one ultra tender vanilla sponge cake, soak it with a sweet mixture of three milks, top it with a simple whipped cream frosting, and you've got yourself one totally fabulous amazingly deliciousTres Leches Cake. Tres Leches literally means "three milks," and it's this three-milk syrup that provides the cake's namesake and makes it distinct. And believe me, that three-milk syrup makes this cake distinctly delicious, too.
33. Classic Fried Ice Cream
The perfect combination of crunchy-on-the-outside and cool-and-creamy on the inside, you can whip up this classic Mexican restaurant treatright at home.
34.Margarita Cupcakes
Want a Margarita sweet treat to top off that Cinco de Mayo meal? How about Margarita cupcakes! Hint-of-lime cupcakes topped with a scrumptious Margarita buttercream are oh-so-yum.
And Don't Forget the Drinks!:
35.Classic Sangria
Classic red-wine sangria is just perfect for Cinco de Mayo and summer sippin'.
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Prefer white wine over red (like me)? This lighter White Sangria will be right up your alley!
37. Triple Citrus Sangria
Red wine and brandy combine with fresh lemon, lime, and orange to deliver up this refreshing and deliciousTriple Citrus Sangria. We love this one even more than the classic.
38. Fresh Strawberry Sangria
Fresh Strawberry Sangriamade with white or rose wine is total spring and summer refreshment! It's such a fabulous way to enjoy those beautiful fresh strawberries in one fabulous Cinco de Mayo drink.
39.Virgin White Sangria
Looking for a special beverage treat for your little ones? GiveVirgin White Sangriaa try! It's a tasty, beautiful, no-alcohol version of sangria perfect to make those kiddos feel extra special. And hey, the grown-ups will love it, too.
40. Top Shelf Margarita
Ah, there's not much I love more than a goodMargaritaon the rocks ... with the key word there being GOOD! Margaritas, if not made well, can certainly be a disappointment. But thisTop Shelf Margarita,actually crafted with "middle class" tequilas to not break your bank, most certainly will NOT disappoint.
41. Champagne Margaritas
Champagne Margaritascombine the wonderful flavors of champagne and margaritas in one fun co*cktail ~ perfect for adding a unique fun twist to your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
42. Margarita Cake-n-Jello Shots
Is it a Margarita? Is it a Jell-o shot? Is it cake??It's all three! Yes, withMargarita Cake-n-Jello Shots, combine Margaritas, cake, and a Jell-o shot all into one fun-and-festive little party bite.
43. Emeril's Fresh Margarita with Homemade Citrus Syrup
Add pizazz to your Margaritas with homemade citrus syrup~ freshly made, delicious, and quite possibly the foundation of the best margarita around, thanks toEmeril's Fresh Margaritarecipe!
44. Homemade Margarita Mix
Mix up your ownHomemade Margarita Mixwith fresh lime and lemon instead of using the bottled stuff from the store. It's a fun way to put a fresh twist on your Margaritas!
45. How to Make Mojitos
Follow these simple steps onhow to make Mojitosand you'll be whipping up the best darn Cinco de Mayo co*cktails in town! With its refreshingly well-balanced combination of ingredients, everyone will be asking you for your Mojitos recipe. Whether you're willing to share your secrets? ... Now, that's up to you.
46. Coconut Mojitos
Ditch the margaritas, and enjoy a refreshingCoconut Mojitofor your Cinco de Mayo ... or any day ... sipping. Such a delicious combination of fresh mint, lime, & coconut!
47. Easy Watermelon Mojitos
Don't waste that watermelon juice that collects when you cut up a whole melon ... Use it to whip up an easyWatermelon Mojitoinstead! It's certainly a tasty way to enjoy some Cinco de Mayo fun.
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone. Enjoy!
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