Cinco de Mayo Favorites (featuring "White Queso")

(These are all great ideas for Game Day too!)

I haven't posted many of my Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes here on my blog to date, but I have a couple that I thought I'd re-share since we're at the eleventh hour. 

The first is pretty recent and the second I shared back in January. The third is brand new as of today. So... What better recipe is there to start off with, than one for a yummy dip?

Click HERE for the recipe

Then, how about a nice big crowd-pleasing pot of...

Click HERE for the recipe

How about a super easy Queso Blanco (white cheese) dip ~ just like the one that they bring out to the table at your favorite Mexican restaurant?? I made this today and we had it as an app before dinner. OK.... (hangs head) We had it for dinner.

Queso Blanco

• 1/3 Lb White American Cheese (from the deli - not processed cheese)
• 1/2 Can Chopped Green Chilies
• 3-4 Tbls Half & Half or Heavy Cream

This makes a relatively small amount... just enough for 2-4 people. It can be doubled or tripled or more if you're serving more people. Just remember to put it in a chafing dish or crockpot so that it stays liquid during long parties!

1. American Cheese (not processed cheese), Green Chilies and Half & Half
2. Cut cheese into small cubes
3. Place a stainless steel bowl over simmering water
4. Put all ingredients in the bowl
5. Allow cheese to begin melting a bit
6. Start stirring the mixture until all of the cheese is melted and the mixture is completely smooth.  Pour into a bowl and serve immediately. You can also put it into a small fondue pot to keep it at the right temperature and consistency.

I've had a couple of friends ask recently if they could make this in the microwave.  Yes, you can. BUT, be sure to watch it very closely. All microwaves are different and if yours runs high and hot, your queso could turn to mess-o in the blink of an eye. Cheese burns quickly! I would recommend doing it in 15 to 20-second increments, at least until you get a feel for how hot your microwave is.


Or, How about some cheesy Chicken Enchilada Lasagna??

Find the recipe HERE

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Don't Forget To Check Out These Other Festive Recipes!


Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Find the recipe HERE

Creamy Avocado Dressing

Find the recipe HERE

Ultimate Margarita Chicken

Find the recipe HERE

Here are a few more festive recipes that I found while browsing the web and one that I've added (my Chili Con Carne) to the blog myself since this was originally posted!

If you wish to pin the 7 Layer Dip or Tostada Salad, by all means, be my guest. But... Please be a love and click on the link at the bottom of the photo and pin the recipes from the original sources. Thanks!!

Individual Seven Layer Dips

Source & Recipe

Mary's Game Day Chili

Find the recipe HERE

Tostada Salad

Source & Recipe

...and last, but certainly not least how about something to wash it all down

Source

Gran Gala Ultimate Margarita

• 1 oz. GranGala Triple Orange Liqueur
• 1 oz. Premium gold tequila, such as El Charro
• 1 oz. Fresh lime juice
• Salt
• A fresh lime

Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with a fresh-cut wedge of lime. Spin the glass in salt.  Shake vigorously GranGala Triple Orange Liqueur, tequila and fresh lime juice with ice in a shaker.  Strain into glass and garnish with a slice of lime.


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