This easy entertaining spread is perfect for those last-minute get-togethers. It starts with a simple but fabulous base of cream cheese, salsa and Cheddar cheese. Then it can be topped off with any one of our finishing ingredients. In no time at all, your dip will go from great to extraordinary.
I've learned this recipe from a friend from Mexico. I don't eat menudo, because the tripe or pig's feet made me nauseous. She always celebrated with this soup and I can eat everything in it without being grossed out! It's very delicious and everyone always get seconds or thirds! Don't forget to garnish! I add lots of lemon juice to my bowl and a dash of salt.
To lower the sodium in this cheesy, make-ahead breakfast dish, use ground turkey instead of breakfast sausage and add an herb such as thyme or oregano.
This layered salad is made with green chile cornbread, pinto beans, peppers, corn, bacon bits, tomatoes, and cheese. It's then chilled for two hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Bottled Thousand Island dressing and lime juice temper the heat from the spiced chicken and pepper cheese in this chopped salad. Tortilla chips offer a pleasing crunch.
This zesty soup is loaded with chicken, corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a busy mom of three young children, I'm always looking for dinner recipes that can be prepared in the morning. The kids love the taco-like taste of this easy soup. —Marlene Kane, Lainesburg, Michigan
Tilapia tacos are a healthier version of fried fish tacos that grills the fish instead of pan-frying it in oil. The citrus juices and spicy slaw in this recipe pack in tons of flavor.
This super easy Mexican Chicken Cornbread Casserole can be made start to finish in 30 minutes. A creamy chicken filling with corn topped with cheesy cornbread.
What happens while this chills in the fridge is a mystery. But later, when you put it on your plate, seven ingredients transform into a deliciously smart salad. Like magic.
Be warned: Mingling will not begin until this dip is gone. Creamy Velveeta and chunky salsa mixed with corn and black beans make this the kind of bowl guests will hover over.
