This collection of Mexican-inspired recipes has just what you need to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! From salsa to fajitas, sides, and desserts, each recipe is easy and perfect for a small family dinner or a party with friends.
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Ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with mouthwatering dishes? This vibrant holiday is a joyful tribute to Mexican heritage, marked by rich culture, interesting history, and irresistible cuisine.
History Of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s historic triumph over Napoleon III’s French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This pivotal victory not only boosted Mexican morale but also thwarted French ambitions of conquering Mexico.
While originally a Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo also holds a special place in American hearts. In the US, we embrace this festive occasion as an opportunity to indulge in the flavors of Mexico. With its widespread popularity, Mexican cuisine has become a cherished part of American culinary culture. So, whether you’re honoring tradition or simply craving some delicious eats, these recipes are your passport to a flavor-packed Cinco de Mayo fiesta!
Frequently Asked Questions
Consider incorporating Mexican decorations like colorful tablecloths, and sombreros to make your party authentic. Play Mexican music, set up a salsa bar, and offer traditional Mexican dishes made with fresh ingredients.
Easy crowd-pleasing recipes include slow-cooker shredded beef, Mexican corn dip, and sheet-pan fajitas. These dishes can be prepared ahead of time and are perfect for feeding a large group.
Crock Pot Creamy Salsa Chicken Recipe (3-Ingredients)
Crock Pot Creamy Salsa Chicken is a simple 3-ingredient recipe that combines tender chicken, zesty salsa, and cream cheese into a main masterpiece! It's terrific served for tacos, nachos, over rice, and salads.
Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip
All the amazing flavors of jalapeño poppers are combined with sausage to make an amazing hot dip that is over the top delicious! Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip is a warm, spicy appetizer that's great for any party.
Fresh Strawberry Margarita Recipe
Strawberry Margaritas are an easy-to-make, refreshing cocktail that's perfect for serving on any occasion, from game night with friends to July Fourth! This fruity, fresh drink has only five simple ingredients and tastes like you're sipping on summer!
Black Bean And Corn Salsa Recipe
This colorful and fresh Black Bean And Corn Salsa is creamy, and crunchy with a subtle spicy kick! Made with 6 simple ingredients and in just 10 minutes, this salsa makes a great appetizer on its own, but don't stop there. Serve it as a side dish, or pile it on tacos, salads, eggs, or just about anything!
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Fresh Pineapple Salad is full of bright flavors and is a perfect appetizer with chips, terrific on tacos, or spooned over meats and fish. With six ingredients and just 15 minutes, this is an easy-to-make recipe that's like a party in your mouth with each delicious bite!
Slow Cooker Queso Beef Dip
Queso Beef Dip is creamy, cheesy, loaded with ground beef, and simple to make in the slow cooker! This velvety smooth dip with swirls of green chilies, salsa, and jalapeños is a crowd-pleasing appetizer at any party, game-day celebration, or when you're entertaining.
Mexican Corn Dip
Inspired by Mexican street corn, this easy to make dip is guaranteed to be a hit at your next party or gathering! Mexican Corn Dip is creamy, cheesy with just the right amount of spice from chilies. Add a pop of fresh-squeezed lime and you’ve got a party in every bite.
Avocado Salsa
If you love guacamole and salsa, then Avocado Salsa is sure to be your new favorite dip! Loaded with fresh avocados, tomatoes, jalapeños, and onion, all tossed in a bright lime dressing that’s easy to make in
Spicy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Spicy Cucumber Tomato Salad is refreshing and simple to make in just 15 minutes! It's loaded with fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and onions along with creamy Feta cheese then tossed in a bright, spicy herb dressing.
Fresh Easy Pico De Gallo Recipe
Pico de Gallo is a delicious combination of fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice and made in just 10 minutes! It's perfect for dipping, as a topping, or whenever you want to add a flavorful kick to your favorite foods.
Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Thanks to the Instant Pot, this quick-cooking Mexican Rice is ready in no time! It has authentic flavors of that much-loved dish from your favorite Mexican restaurant with just the right amount of mild spice and a hint of tomatoes. It’s perfect to serve alongside any Mexican dish and will be a hit at your next gathering or fiesta!
Easy Pineapple Coleslaw
Pineapple Slaw is sweet and crunchy with a light dressing that will have you feeling like it's summertime with every single bite! This quick and easy recipe is great to serve as a side dish, take to a covered dish supper and is a must at any backyard BBQ.
Easy Avocado Tomato Salad Recipe
Avocado Tomato Salad is full of fresh, bright flavors and made in just minutes! This simple, 4-ingredient recipe is terrific served as a side dish and is great for cookouts and summer celebrations. The possibilities are endless with ways to serve this yummy, healthy salad.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Instant Pot Pinto Beans are so easy to make with just 7 ingredients! This no-soak recipe uses dried beans cooked in the pressure cooker. These pinto beans are full of rich flavor, creamy and are great to serve as a main dish with a fresh salad and cornbread. But don't stop there! They're also perfect as a side dish, in tacos, chilies and just the thing when you're feeding a crowd.
Sheet Pan Chili Lime Shrimp Fajitas
This simple Sheet Pan Chili Lime Shrimp Fajita recipe will soon become your new go-meal when life gets busy! Juicy shrimp and tender peppers, and onions flavored with a homemade fajita seasoning blend are cooked in just 20 minutes. This delicious, effortless dish is great any night of the week and super fun to make for parties.
Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
Shredded chicken that’s been cooked low and slow in the crock pot, flavored with taco seasoning and salsa is great for tacos, nachos, burrito bowls and salads. This easy to make, versatile recipe will quickly become your go-to when it’s time to serve up your favorite Mexican dishes!
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
This Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef is fall-apart tender and loaded with deep, rich flavor. It's terrific for tacos, enchiladas, and nachos or piled over rice and beans for burritos bowls. With so many yummy uses, you can let your imagination run wild!
Breakfast Burrito Bowls (Quick And Easy)
Quick and easy Breakfast Burrito Bowls are the perfect way to start the day! They are loaded with protein, fresh salsa, and creamy avocado. Just add a splash of hot sauce, and you've got an amazing breakfast to keep you fueled up all morning long.
Instant Pot Ultimate Pulled Pork Nachos
Mouthwatering pulled pork piled onto crispy tortilla chips and then loaded with toppings makes ULTIMATE Nachos that you will become obsessed with! Pulled Pork cooked in the Instant Pot is tender and juicy. Then, when it’s layered over tortilla chips, topped with cheese, beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado, and drizzled with BBQ sauce, you’ve got a dish destined for the record books!
Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake
Luscious cake with pineapple and coconut, topped with fresh whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes is a dessert that memories are made of. Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake is not only packed with fresh summertime flavors, but it's actually a short-cut recipe that starts with a box mix. With the addition of a few simple ingredients, you can transform a cake mix into a tropical flavored 'poke cake' that's perfect to serve for any occasion!
Piña Colada Bundt Cake
Piña Colada Bundt Cake made with pineapple and coconut starts with a boxed cake mix and has all the flavors of a fancy cocktail! It’s tender, moist, and is great for parties, the holidays, or any special occasion. You’ll feel like you are on a tropical vacation with every bite.
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