Cinco de Mayo is Tuesday, May 5, and it’s time to start planning how you’ll celebrate this Americanized holiday.
Today, I am sharing some of my favorite fun, quick, easy, and mostly make-ahead Mexican-inspired Tex-Mex recipes to get the party started. Whether you are celebrating at home, planning a party for a crowd, or having an office bash, these recipes are sure to be a hit.
1
Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with Salsa Verde
Green Chicken Enchiladas is a delicious made-from-scratch recipe your whole family will love. Filled with melted cheese and juicy chicken, these enchiladas are smothered in a homemade green enchilada sauce (salsa verde) bursting with flavor.
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2
Easy Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe
If you have five minutes and five ingredients, you too can whip up this authentic, homemade Pico de Gallo recipe. Not only is it colorful and flavorful, but this classic Mexican dip is a must-have for Cinco de Mayo!
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3
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas (Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly)
These sour cream chicken enchiladas are creamy, cheesy, and easy to make ahead. Made with rotisserie chicken and a homemade sour cream sauce - no canned soup - this Tex-Mex casserole is freezer-friendly and perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.
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4
Strawberry Margarita Ice Pops Recipe
These adult only Strawberry Margarita Ice Pops will be your new go-to frozen treat; they are refreshing, a little boozy, and full of ripe strawberries and lime juice.
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5
Easy and Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos (Quick Rotisserie Option!)
Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos are a family favorite for Taco Tuesday and a beloved tradition in many households, offering a delicious and easy weeknight dinner everyone loves.
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6
Tequila Lime Chicken Enchiladas Recipes
Let's face it, everyone loves chicken enchiladas. I mean, what's not to love? But, hold on to your sombrero because today there is a new dish in town. Easy, made from scratch, Tequila-Lime Chicken Enchiladas that are made with hands-down the most unbelievably delicious marinade and sauce ever.
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7
Easy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa Recipe
Not just for Taco Tuesdays, these easy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa are made from scratch and loaded with unique flavors.
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8
Shrimp Quesadillas with Bacon Recipe.
Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas are full of delicious shrimp, bacon, and melted cheese all wrapped up in a crunchy tortilla.
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9
Smoked Queso Dip (Easy, Creamy & Stovetop Option)
This smoked queso dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with sausage, Velveeta, and Rotel for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Make it low and slow on a smoker or use the easy stovetop method for a quick, cheesy dip perfect for game day, parties, or casual entertaining.
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10
Frozen Limeade Margarita Recipe
Five ingredients and five minutes are all you need to make this easy recipe for Jack's Ultimate Frozen Margaritas. You will fall in love after the first sip of this flavor-packed silky-smooth cocktail made with frozen limeade.
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11
Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Fried sweet, briny fresh shrimp with a spicy, healthy slaw with mango, tomato, and avocado, well, it just doesn't get much more delicious than this!
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12
Walking Taco Casserole (Easy, Cheesy Frito Pie Bake)
This easy walking taco casserole is a one-pan Tex-Mex dinner made with seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, salsa, and crunchy corn chips. It's make-ahead friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or casual entertaining.
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13
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
A quick, easy and delicious seafood dish, this recipe for Avocado Salsa with Blackened Shrimp Tacos checks all of the boxes. It's simple to make, flavor-packed with just a hint of spice, and full of fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp.
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14
Easy Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe
This recipe for Easy Crunchy Taco Cups is the answer to your Cinco de Mayo prayers and Mexican food cravings. Fun, quick, easy to make, and delicious to boot, these versatile, kid-approved, oven-baked taco cups with wontons are made with yummy ground turkey, taco seasonings, and melty cheese. Olé!
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15
Cast-Iron Layered Macho Nachos Recipe
With crispy tortilla chips layered with seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, plenty of melted cheese, tangy sour cream, spicy salsa, and jalapenos, these homemade, cast-iron macho nachos are sure to impress.
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16
Loaded Ground Beef Nachos
These loaded ground beef nachos are layered on a sheet pan with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crispy tortilla chips, then baked in the oven until perfectly cheesy and golden. This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for game day, parties, or last-minute entertaining.
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17
Easy Hot Corn Dip with Cream Cheese and Rotel
This easy hot corn dip with cream cheese and Rotel is creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it's the perfect make-ahead appetizer for parties, game day, and Cinco de Mayo gatherings.
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18
Stuffed Fajita Chicken Breasts Recipe (Easy & Cheesy)
Get your fajita fix in a whole new way! In this easy recipe, chicken breasts are stuffed with cooked onions and peppers, melty cream cheese and sharp cheddar for a delicious meal that packs all the flavor of traditional fajitas.
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19
Ultimate Sizzling Steak Fajitas Recipe
My Ultimate Steak Fajitas are so flavorful your taste buds will be singing with the mariachi band. The secret, my incredibly delicious steak fajita seasoning and marinade. Classic Tex-Mex restaurant flavors that you can easily recreate at home.
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20
Quick and Easy One Pan Taco Pasta
Craving a weeknight meal that's both flavorful and fuss-free? Look no further than Quick and Easy One Pan Taco Pasta!
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21
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies, literally melt in your mouth and break into fine crumbs, leaving the extra crunch of the toasted pecans.
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Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is the next Sunday, May 10, and I have you covered for that, too!
Here are a few recipe suggestions for breakfast or brunch to celebrate Mom:
If you need a few more ideas, here is a link to all of my Mother’s Day recipes.
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