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21 Cinco de Mayo Recipes That Will Keep The Celebration Going From Breakfast To Dessert
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and what better excuse to bust out your best Mexican-inspired dishes for every meal of the day? Whether you're hosting a crowd or just indulging your sweet self, we've got you covered! Here are 21 fun and delicious Cinco de Mayo recipes for breakfast and brunch, appetizers and snacks, entrees, desserts, and (obviously) cocktails. Margaritas with chips and guac are great, but you can do so, so much better with these amazing options. You're welcome.
Image: Averie Cooks
Baja Eggs Benedict
A spicy and festive take on traditional eggs Benedict, this is the only reason you’ll need to get out of bed in the morning.
Image and recipe: Back to Her Roots
Mexican Breakfast Tostadas
Start the day off right with this roasty-toasty pile of refried beans, chorizo, poached eggs, and salsa on a crisp tortilla.
Image and recipe: Cooking for Keeps
Bacon, Egg, And Cheese Migas
Try this quick and easy Spanish-inspired breakfast plate chock full of gooey cheese, crisp bacon, and deliciously runny eggs.
Image and recipe: The Crepes of Wrath
Churro French Toast
French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with a cream cheese glaze? Once again, blogger Damn Delicious proves that life is… well… damn delicious.
Image and recipe: Damn Delicious
Do-It-Yourself Guacamole Bar
No better way to please a crowd than this spread of seasonings, add-ins, salsas, and dippers.
Image and recipe: Averie Cooks
Beer Battered Jalapeños With Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce
This “deep fried napalm” has it all: beer, fried stuff, and a zesty ranch dipping sauce.
Image and recipe: Confessions of a Foodie Bride
Savory And Sweet Empanadas
Sweet or savory? Why should you have to choose when this double recipe from Food Nasty takes care of both?
Image and recipe: Food Nasty
Steamed Clams With Shaved Fennel Herb Salad
Try this light and delicious dish courtesy of Blogging Over Thyme as an appetizer or entree.
Image and recipe: Blogging Over Thyme
Carnitas With Sweet Sauteed Peppers
This smoky, sweet, and spicy dish will most definitely please a crowd.
Image and recipe: A Farm Girl’s Dabbles
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Toss everything you need for this delicious soup into the slow cooker in the morning, and spend the day worrying about more important things, like margaritas.
Image and recipe: Food Fanatic
Rice And Bean Taco Bake
This taco bake serves up a double whammy — it’s incredibly delicious, but is secretly really good for you.
Image and recipe: Food Doodles
Spicy Beer Braised Chicken Enchiladas
Beer and cheese belong in everything. These chicken enchiladas are no exception.
Image and recipe: How Sweet It Is
Margarita Cupcakes
A sweet and boozy treat filled with tequila, triple sec, and lime, and topped off with tequila-lime buttercream!
Image and recipe: Freutcake
Oreo Taco Cookies
These little cookies are almost too cute to eat. Almost.
Image and recipe: Erica’s Sweet Tooth
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
These crispy and creamy bars drenched in cinnamon sugar should probably be illegal.
Image and recipe: Cookies and Cups
Angel Food Cake Churro Bites
Does it really get any better than cake fried in cinnamon sugar? No, it does not.
Image and recipe: Lil Luna
Nor Cal Margarita
Beautiful in its simplicity, this simple, refreshing take on the classic margarita gets the job done without drowning you in sugary syrups or mixes.
Image and recipe: The Not So Desperate Housewife
Cranberry Mojitos
A sweet and tangy way to get the party started any time of day.
Image and recipe: Mom on Time Out
Pineapple Mojito
This tropical twist on the classic mojito is just begging to be made.
Image and recipe: Jelly Toast
Strawberry Jalapeño Beer-Ade
Make a nice, big pitcher of this creative beer cocktail for the whole group.
Image and recipe: ehow.com
Spiked (Or Not!) Horchata
You don’t HAVE to add booze to this rich and creamy treat, but why WOULDN’T you??
Image and recipe: A Beautiful Mess
