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    Mexican Appetizer Recipes

    Spice up the start to your fiesta with our top-rated Mexican appetizers like homemade tomatillo salsa or baked jalapeno poppers.

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    Ole! Fresh Guacamole With Key Lime

    Ole! Fresh Guacamole With Key Lime

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    Wholly Guacamole
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    This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking...

    Wholly Guacamole

    Recipe #8739

    Wholly Guacamole

    By Mark H. on April 9, 2001

    Recipe #8739

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    "This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking for some good tomatoes when Santa Ana attacked the now famous Texas landmark. Luckily, our relative kept this recipe in the lining of his coon-skin cap, and both he and his avocado dip lived to fight..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, jalapeno peppers...

    253 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Taco Bell Quesadillas
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    I used to love these when I was younger, I could eat two in one sitting! I haven't had fast food in a year or two, but these taste like I remember...

    Taco Bell Quesadillas

    Recipe #78194

    Taco Bell Quesadillas

    By 89240 on December 7, 2003

    Recipe #78194

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    "I used to love these when I was younger, I could eat two in one sitting! I haven't had fast food in a year or two, but these taste like I remember Taco Bell's quesadillas tasting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do."

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    Ingredients: process American cheese, cumin...

    181 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup!
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    This recipe has been a huge hit with everyone who has ever tried it. We make it almost weekly, and the leftovers are eaten immediately. It is also very...

    Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup!

    Recipe #108231

    Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup!

    By Valerie Marie on January 13, 2005

    Recipe #108231

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    "This recipe has been a huge hit with everyone who has ever tried it. We make it almost weekly, and the leftovers are eaten immediately. It is also very healthy! It is a little spicy, so if you don't have too much of a tolerance for spicy foods, you may choose to leave out the seeds of the jalapeño. If you love spicy, like we do, extra cayenne..."

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    Ingredients: cumin, dry white wine...

    171 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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    Great 5 Minute Salsa
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    I discovered this way to make an awesome salsa in desperation on SuperBowl Sunday. WOW what a HIT! I have been making it ever since and my Honey cannot...

    Great 5 Minute Salsa

    By Squirrel Gone Wild on February 15, 2012

    Recipe #474261

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    "I discovered this way to make an awesome salsa in desperation on SuperBowl Sunday. WOW what a HIT! I have been making it ever since and my Honey cannot get enough of it."

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    Ingredients: cumin, dried cilantro...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa
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    Colorful and delicious salsa! A crowd pleaser! Enjoy with tortilla chips!

    Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    By Chef #659599 on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473888

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    "Colorful and delicious salsa! A crowd pleaser! Enjoy with tortilla chips!"

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    Ingredients: cider vinegar, cilantro, corn...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #473865

    Ceviche - Fish And/Or Shrimp
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    Healthy and terribly yummy. I always love sampling ceviche at farmers' markets, but can't justify spending $6 - $8 for a small tub. Making it...

    Ceviche - Fish And/Or Shrimp

    By Kalihi Chef on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473865

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    "Healthy and terribly yummy. I always love sampling ceviche at farmers' markets, but can't justify spending $6 - $8 for a small tub. Making it yourself at home is not difficult, and much more budget-friendly."

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    Ingredients: pepper, cilantro leaves...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Wholly Guacamole
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    This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking...

    Wholly Guacamole

    Recipe #8739

    Wholly Guacamole

    By Mark H. on April 9, 2001

    Recipe #8739

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    "This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking for some good tomatoes when Santa Ana attacked the now famous Texas landmark. Luckily, our relative kept this recipe in the lining of his coon-skin cap, and both he and his avocado dip lived to fight..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, jalapeno peppers...

    253 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Taco Bell Quesadillas
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    I used to love these when I was younger, I could eat two in one sitting! I haven't had fast food in a year or two, but these taste like I remember...

    Taco Bell Quesadillas

    Recipe #78194

    Taco Bell Quesadillas

    By 89240 on December 7, 2003

    Recipe #78194

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    "I used to love these when I was younger, I could eat two in one sitting! I haven't had fast food in a year or two, but these taste like I remember Taco Bell's quesadillas tasting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do."

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    Ingredients: process American cheese, cumin...

    181 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Queso Blanco Dip
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    This is what you actually get at a lot of mexican restaurants! Really good!!

    Queso Blanco Dip

    Recipe #136923

    Queso Blanco Dip

    By Wildflour on September 11, 2005

    Recipe #136923

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    "This is what you actually get at a lot of mexican restaurants! Really good!!"

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    Ingredients: diced green chilies, heavy cream...

    155 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup!
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    This recipe has been a huge hit with everyone who has ever tried it. We make it almost weekly, and the leftovers are eaten immediately. It is also very...

    Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup!

    Recipe #108231

    Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup!

    By Valerie Marie on January 13, 2005

    Recipe #108231

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    "This recipe has been a huge hit with everyone who has ever tried it. We make it almost weekly, and the leftovers are eaten immediately. It is also very healthy! It is a little spicy, so if you don't have too much of a tolerance for spicy foods, you may choose to leave out the seeds of the jalapeño. If you love spicy, like we do, extra cayenne..."

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    Ingredients: cumin, dry white wine...

    171 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Black Bean Dip
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    Goes great with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks. It's good with those Fritos "Scoops", too.

    Black Bean Dip

    Recipe #38564

    Black Bean Dip

    By Sue Lau on August 26, 2002

    Recipe #38564

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    "Goes great with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks. It's good with those Fritos "Scoops", too."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, mild green chilies...

    66 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Homemade Baked Chips (Tortilla or Pita)
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    Great with Salsa, Guacamole, Hummus, whatever you like to dip! Super fast and easy with oil spray. Makes great cinnamon sugar chips for kids and desserts,...

    Homemade Baked Chips (Tortilla or Pita)

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    Homemade Baked Chips (Tortilla or Pita)

    By MommyMakes on June 6, 2005

    Recipe #124908

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    "Great with Salsa, Guacamole, Hummus, whatever you like to dip! Super fast and easy with oil spray. Makes great cinnamon sugar chips for kids and desserts, too. *** Can substitute pita bread for pita chips or corn tortillas for corn chips."

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    Ingredients: spices, flour tortillas...

    60 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 mins

    Total Time: 11 mins

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    Layered Mexican Dip
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    When this was served at an office party, my husband immediately got the recipe so I could fix it at home. Makes a great appetizer when we have friends...

    Layered Mexican Dip

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    Layered Mexican Dip

    By Marg (CaymanDesigns) on September 23, 2004

    Recipe #100427

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    "When this was served at an office party, my husband immediately got the recipe so I could fix it at home. Makes a great appetizer when we have friends over to grill but also have used it as a side dish (usually with burgers) and taken it to parties and potluck suppers. You can serve this right after assembling it, or you can make it ahead of time and..."

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    Ingredients: mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese...

    23 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Guacamole
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    Traditional Mexican dip that can be used as a topping or with chips.

    Guacamole

    Recipe #34233

    Guacamole

    By Sue Lau on July 15, 2002

    Recipe #34233

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    "Traditional Mexican dip that can be used as a topping or with chips."

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    Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin, onions...

    66 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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