Recipes For Cinco De Mayo

If you're looking for easy to make Cinco De Mayo food, I've got you covered! Here is a collection of my top Cinco De Mayo recipes. All made with real food, better for you, and will be devoured by all.

While there's not a lick of Mexican or Spanish in me, I LOVE Mexican food. I feel like we celebrate weekly-- I mean, what is Taco Tuesday for anyway? Seriously though, if I'm honest, in our culture Cinco De Mayo is more about the food than anything else.

I don't mean to be disrespectful about it, but I think many of us are looking for an excuse to throw a party or have a margarita. And I'm not judging!

These dishes are great for weeknight meals, feeding a crowd, or bringing to a potluck.

Baked Black Bean Dip

Deliciously Creamy with melted cheese, Greek yogurt and spices, this Black Bean Dip will please any crowd.

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Slow Cooker Carnitas

These are the easiest Carnitas you will ever make! Cooked low and slow in the Crockpot for the most tender meat and ultimate flavor. Then a quick crisp under the broiler for that restaurant quality texture.

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Carnitas Casserole

Shredded pork, cream cheese, tomatillo sauce and Monterey jack cheese, make a delicious one dish meal that comes together quickly with amazing flavor! Perfect way to use left over Carnitas.

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Chicken Tinga

The most delicious shredded chicken tacos! Flavorful, tender, juicy and smoky, and cooking them is a breeze in your slow cooker.

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Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded with chicken, peppers, and black beans in a yummy enchilada sauce. They're delicious, simple to make and healthy all at the same time.

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Turkey Chili

Made with ground turkey, this healthy turkey chili still is a bowl full of comfort! Whether you need an easy weeknight meal, you're entertaining, or you need something for the big game, this slow cooker turkey chili is a show stopper. 

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Taco Soup

An easy recipe full of all the taco flavor in a soup form. A real food, dump and go easy meal!

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White Chicken Chili

Tender chunks of chicken, creamy white beans, cheesy broth, and just the right amount of heat. It's the easiest chili recipe you'll ever make! Breakout that crock pot!

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Grilled Steak Fajitas

Tender juicy steak loaded with flavor, topped with crisp peppers and onions and all the fajita fixin's. These grilled flank steak fajitas will feed a crowd.

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Grilled Carne Asada

Juicy flank steak marinated in citrus and spices and grilled to perfection. Don't wait for "Taco Tuesday" for the best grilled Carne Asada Recipe you've ever had! 

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas just might change the way you do "Taco Tuesday" forever! They're healthy, perfectly seasoned and come together in about 30 minutes. It's Fiesta time!

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Chicken Burrito Bowls

Quinoa Burrito Bowls are packed with chicken, plenty of fresh veggies, and of course nutritious quinoa! They're super easy to make and way better for you than take out. A perfect delicious weeknight meal.

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Mexican Meatloaf

Take your meatloaf Cinco De Mayo Style! Loaded with Mexican flavor, and topped with taco goodness, this is definitely changing your meatloaf game.

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EASY Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Loaded with chicken & cheese, EASY Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas come out of the oven with a slight crunch, making them extra special.

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Mexican Fruit Salad Recipe

This recipe for Mexican fruit salad is a blend of juicy tropical fruits & topped off with chili-lime seasoning. The perfect fresh side dish!

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Easy Fried Ice Cream Cake | The Fresh Cooky

Make this Mexican Fried Ice Cream Cake for your next Fiesta, summer party, or just because.

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Mojito Mocktail (or cocktail)

A refreshing non alcoholic sparkling beverage made with fresh lime, mint, and carbonated water. Make it a cocktail with a shot of rum.

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Sangria Mocktail

A non-alcoholic sangria that tastes like the real thing. Loaded with fruit, non alcoholic wine and Kombucha. 

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