Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, and the way we express our appreciation is through food, drink, and fun! If you’re looking to mix up your usual taco spread this year, we’ve rounded up a great selection of outside-the-box recipes for your May 5 gathering. Give one or all a try and let us know what you think!
Poblano and Nopales Chimichangas
These baked chimichangas deserve to be included in your Cinco de Mayo celebration! Crispy flour tortillas are stuffed with peppery and slightly smoky poblanos and nopales, a cactus with notes of citrus. Sunset magazine cuts them into bite-sized pieces, perfect for plunging into your favorite guacamole!
Shrimp in Buttery Hot Sauce
The Big Easy meets Tex-Mex in these buttery and spicy peel-n-eat shrimp from Bon Appétit. Make them with your favorite Mexican hot sauce and serve with corn tortillas and tequila!
Plantain Chip Nachos
Who needs tortilla chips when you have Goya’s crunchy plantain chips? Topped with pinto beans, fresh veggies, and salsas, the sturdy thickness of the plantain chips are perfect for dipping into these hearty nacho toppings.
Fast and Easy Chicken Chile Verde
This thick stew from Serious Eats is packed with tender chunks of braised chicken thighs. The rich tomatillo sauce develops great flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes thanks to a pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
Zucchini Quesadilla with Spicy Salsa Roja
This recipe from Food & Wine will have you sneaking fresh veggies into all of your quesadillas! According to the magazine, “The thin zucchini slices in this cheesy quesadilla liven it up a bit, and the bold, spicy salsa gives it an excellent punch.”
Mexican Pork Torta
Though the traditional torta comes in an almost infinite number of shapes and varieties, it’s hard to find one that tops this version from Tasting Table. The delightfully messy sandwich is piled high with adobo-braised pork, refried beans, avocado, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a bright jalapeño salsa.
Baked Cheesy Chicken Tacos
Because we have to give you at least one taco recipe, this one-pan spin is a family-friendly weeknight warrior! Pre-seasoned and pre-cooked chicken fajita strips make this taco bake super easy. Simply assemble your crispy corn tacos in the baking dish, cover with cheese, and bake until the shells are toasty and the cheese is gooey and melted. Top with your favorite fixings (we have a few ideas to get you started!) and dinner is served.
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