Mexican Cuisine Recipes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Make these chimichangas any time and any way you want--now or later; made with beef, pork or chicken; and baked or fried.

Make-Ahead Chimichangas

From Campbell's

Traditional chilaquiles are shredded tortillas served with sauce...our tasty, oven-baked version adds chicken, broccoli, green chiles and melted Cheddar cheese. Give it a try...we think it's even better than the original!

Chilaquiles Verde Bake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Flavored tortillas in different colors make a fun treat, especially for kids. Go easy on the salt because these chips can get too salty very quickly.

Crispy Tortilla Chips

From Food & Wine

The secret to Hot Bread Kitchen's richly flavorful tortillas is the masa made from freshly ground blue or white corn. Fresh masa is becoming increasingly available in cities with large Mexican populations, but masa harina, a dry corn flour, works well in the recipe below. Maseca is the most commonly available brand, but Bob's Red Mill (sold at health-food stores and some supermarkets, or at bobsredmill.com) has better flavor.

Corn Tortillas

From Ladies' Home Journal

For a fun dinner that kids like--and that's easy to prepare--fill these meatless enchiladas with a Mexican cheese and slather in red chile sauce.

Cheese Enchiladas

From Betty Crocker

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... This cornbread is cream of the crop, with cream-style corn adding a sweet moistness and green chiles jumping in with Mexican-inspired zest.

Kickin' Cornbread

From The Food Channel

Tender beef simmered in salsa provides a deep, rich flavor upon which to pile grilled fresh peppers and chopped tomatoes all cooled down with a cilantro lime crema.

Tacos de Carne with Cilantro Lime Crema

From Better Homes and Gardens

This one-serving Mexican-style quiche has a tortilla crust and south-of-the-border fiiings.

Mexican Quiche

From Better Homes and Gardens

You will need a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven and steamer or a tamale steamer for this Mexican-inspired main dish recipe. For a shortcut version of the homemade sauce, substitute canned enchilada sauce.

David's Red Chile Tamales

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

Gather the ingredients for the tasty empanadas and either bake right away or freeze to bake later. You will love having these appetizers on hand for any occasion.

Spicy Black Bean Empanadas

From Swanson Premium Chicken

Cheese sauce, chicken, black beans and salsa are folded inside flour tortillas and baked until tortillas are crisp: A new family-favorite dish is born!

Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas

From Ladies' Home Journal

Your kids might eat fish when it's coated with spices and served in a tortilla. This no-oven meal is great for summer days. The tacos are topped with cool fruit salsa.

Fish Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

Assemble-your-own tacos suit everyone at the party. Start off with slow cooker pork and a variety of vegetables, and finish up with a topping of sour cream for a fast and easy meal.

Shredded Pork Tacos

From Pace Salsa & Picante

You can prepare the filling then call the family to help assemble these taco-inspired pastries that you can eat at home or take on the go. What fun!

Taco Pockets

From Better Homes and Gardens

These fried cookies are favorites at Mexican restaurants. Roll the warm churros in cinnamon and sugar, then enjoy!

Cinnamon Churros

From Campbell's

Slow-cooking the chicken before shredding makes it especially tender and flavorful...when that chicken is layered with tortillas and cheese, you've got a simple, family-friendly casserole.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Tortillas

From Swanson Premium Chicken

Each bite of these flavorful quesadillas is packed with a blend of Swanson® Premium Chunk Chicken, Monterey jack cheese, chopped green chilies and chili powder, topped with a dollop of sour cream and Pace® Chunky Salsa.

Monterey Jack Chicken Quesadillas

From The Food Channel

This simple-to-prepare Mexican "fondue" combines gooey cheese with spicy Mexican sausage for a craveable flavor combination that will be the life of your party.

Queso Fundido con Chorizo

From Better Homes and Gardens

Balance the hot bean-and-cheese-topped chips with cool salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a party appetizer that is always in demand.

Macho Nachos

From Betty Crocker

Try this garlic and parmesan churro recipe made with Original Bisquick® mix from Betty Crocker.

Garlic and Parmesan Churros

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ask everyone to fill and roll their own tortillas right at the supper table--it makes less work for the cook and is a fun way to enjoy this Mexican recipe.

Chicken Piccadillo

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

Instead of the usual tortilla base, these tostadas start with Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells. Each shell is rolled into a circle and baked until golden before being topped with a taco-seasoned beef mix, shredded Cheddar, tomatoes, olives, green onions and sour cream.

Pastry Tostadas Ole

From Better Homes and Gardens

This tomato, fruit, and avocado salsa is a great topper for grilled fish steaks or chicken pieces. Try it with peaches instead of apricots.

Apricot-Rosemary Salsa

From Betty Crocker

Flour tortillas stuffed with a smoky chipotle chili-bean mixture, mozzarella and other tasty fillers will satisfy your lunch or dinner need to munch.

New Mexican Black Bean Burritos

From Betty Crocker

Old El Paso® Favorite Recipe! Bring on the burritos. Stuffed with chicken, they're ready in minutes when you use a microwave.

El Grande Burritos