Mexican Appetizers Recipes

Good not only for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, these easy Mexican appetizers are full of authentic south-of-the-border flavor. From guacamole to quesadillas to jalapeno poppers, guests will say "Ole!" to these easy Mexican appetizers.

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Black Bean Nachos

From Better Homes and Gardens

For game time appetizers or snacking anytime, these nachos are a top choice.

Black Bean Nachos

Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas

From Better Homes and Gardens

These super fast quesadillas can be grilled and used as an appetizer or main dish.

Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas

Mexican Four Cheese and Chicken Quesadilla

From Pace Salsa & Picante

Your favorite restaurant-style quesadillas can be easily made at home with this fabulous recipe featuring salsa con queso, chicken red pepper and guacamole that comes together in just 15 minutes.

Mexican Four Cheese and Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadillas

From Better Homes and Gardens

A deli-roasted chicken is a handy main ingredient to have for quick dinner ideas. This dish really needs no recipe. Simply shred the chicken and tuck it into tortillas, along with cheese and other favorite fillings.

Chicken Quesadillas

Mango Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

Mangoes are a colorful, flavorful, and juicy addition to salsa. An interesting contrast in flavors occurs when mango is mixed with lime juice. Serve this low-calorie salsa with chips or use it top fish or chicken.

Mango Salsa

Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

From Pace Salsa & Picante

Crisp, cheesy, spicy and satisfying all describe these easy-to-make snacks. Beans, Pace® Picante and shredded cheese are layered with onion in between tortillas and baked in a hot oven to a golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve with extra Pace® Picante Sauce.

Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

Mexican Seven-Layer Dip

From Better Homes and Gardens

This perennial party favorite recipe boasts luscious guacamole, a layer of hearty beans, and cheese.

Mexican Seven-Layer Dip

Mini Tacos

From Pace Salsa & Picante

These little taco-flavored treats in wonton crusts make mouthwatering, family-favorite appetizers.

Mini Tacos

Easy Guacamole

From Betty Crocker

You can make irresistible homemade guac in 10 minutes flat with just four ingredients!

Easy Guacamole

Guacamole

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Guacamole is best made as close to serving time as possible.

Guacamole

Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas

From Better Homes and Gardens

This makes a great low calorie, low fat snack for a crowd.

Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas

Spicy Mustard Stir-Fry Bites

From Better Homes and Gardens

Make the filling for these mini chicken or beef fajita appetizers in the slow cooker, then assemble at party time.

Spicy Mustard Stir-Fry Bites

Cheesy Picante Quesadillas

From Pace Salsa & Picante

All you need is 20 minutes and four ingredients to make these tasty quesadillas, oozing with melted cheese and flavored with picante sauce and green chiles.

Cheesy Picante Quesadillas

Mexican Pizza

From Food & Wine

Deconstructed nachos were the inspiration behind this fun pizza. Made with chili-spiced black-bean puree, tomatoes, olives, shredded lettuce, and low-fat Jack cheese on a whole-wheat crust, the pie also gets a little low-fat sour cream (that nacho staple) on top.

Mexican Pizza

Pernille Pederson
Guacamole-Cheese Crisps

From Betty Crocker

Melted cheese creates the round crisps for super easy little bites.

Guacamole-Cheese Crisps

Pico de Gallo

From Ladies' Home Journal

Serve this colorful, fresh tomato salsa on fajitas for dinner or with chips as an appetizer.

Pico de Gallo

Pace® Mucho Queso Pizza

From Pace Salsa & Picante

This scrumptious dish features a prepared pizza crust topped with Pace® Mexican Four Cheese Salsa con Queso, shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and basil, that is baked until the queso is hot and bubbly, and can be cut into pizza slices or smaller appetizer-size pieces.

Pace® Mucho Queso Pizza

Chunky Guacamole

From Better Homes and Gardens

Great for parties and tailgating, this low-fat guacamole is easy to make. Tomatoes and onions add extra flavor.

Chunky Guacamole

Sauteed Zucchini for Quesadillas

From Ladies' Home Journal

This seasoned zucchini is meant as a filler for quesadillas but is also delicious on pasta or served as a side dish.

Sauteed Zucchini for Quesadillas

Pickled Red Onions for Quesadillas

From Ladies' Home Journal

Serve these sweet and tangy onions as a side dish to beef or pork. Or use them to top a sandwich or burger.

Pickled Red Onions for Quesadillas

Grilled Mediterranean Quesadillas

From Betty Crocker

Party time? Start with tasty apps from the grill. They're easy to prep and ready in minutes.

Grilled Mediterranean Quesadillas

Chile Con Queso

From Ladies' Home Journal

Anaheim chiles pack just the right amount of heat in this cheesy dip. Serve with chips or spoon onto warm tortillas for an easy appetizer.

Chile Con Queso

Salsa Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Bottled salsa in the dough makes this bread a fun appetizer or a good side for chili.

Salsa Bread

Brie Pecan Quesadillas

From Better Homes and Gardens

A filling of rich, velvety Brie and crisp pecans gives a sophisticated note to quesadillas.

Brie Pecan Quesadillas

Chicken Nachos

From Swanson Premium Chicken

Got the munchies? Here's a solution...cheesy chicken nachos that use canned chicken and prepared salsa so they're ready in just 15 minutes.

Chicken Nachos

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