Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Explore our curated list of Cinco de Mayo recipes.

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10 min

Mexican Street Corn Hot Dip

Add this “corny” twist to your dip game! Inspired by the uber popular elote—Mexico’s iconic street food—that’s taking social media by storm, this dip brings all those flavours into a cheesy, melty party favourite. It’s the perfect blend of creamy and smoky, guaranteed to steal the show at your next gathering. It has mild-medium heat so everyone can join in on the fun. Let’s get dippin’!

80 cal

12 min

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Corn harvest season has arrived, and we can’t get enough. Mix sweet corn, creamy black beans, and crunchy veggies together, then toss them in a tangy ‘n spicy dressing, inspired by Mexican Street Corn, aka “elotes”! This potluck fave is amazing served with nacho chips—it’s ideal for dipping and sharing with your pals.

230 cal

50 min

Mexican Stuffed Squash

This recipe offers the lively flavours and classic toppings of Mexican cuisine with a cozy twist! Acorn squash typically needs to roast for over an hour in the oven before stuffing, but with the Multipurpose Steamer, you can cook one in just 15 minutes in the microwave! And, not only is dinner on the table lickity split, acorn squash comes with some serious health benefits: it’s low in calories but full of fibre and nutrients important for healthy hearts, eyes and digestion.

410 cal

1 hr

Mexican Tortilla Lasagna

Italy meets Mexico meets North America in this fuss-free tortilla lasagna casserole. Perfect for freezing, too.

290 cal

2 hrs

Mexican Turnovers

These Mexican-inspired turnovers are sure to become a favourite!

190 cal

35 min

Mexicana Tomato and Corn Soup

Epicure Taco Seasoning is a great way to add Tex-Mex flavour without the salt! One teaspoon contains only 10 mg of sodium.

200 cal

12 minutes

Migas

Migas are breakfast nachos! They are a playful twist on scrambled eggs loaded with cheese, crunchy peppers, and crushed tortilla chips. Eggs are full of protein and healthy fats for a hearty start to your day. And, this recipe is a great way to use up leftover chips—in fact, the staler, the better for absorbing all the luscious flaves.

130 cal

15 min

Mini Mexican Tortilla Pizza

This is the type of leftovers meal that you’ll love so much, you’ll be planning for leftovers...just so you can make it! And that’s not hard to do, considering one pulled pork recipe makes 20 servings. So go on, make some pulled pork and look forward to mini tortilla pizzas the next day.

250 cal

12 minutes

Mushroom Tacos

Let’s “taco” ‘bout lentils! They’re high in protein, fibre, and nutrients but low in calories, so they fill you up without overeating. Paired with earthy mushrooms and zesty spice, this combo puts a yummy spin on taco night.

470 cal

20 min

Nacho Cheese Dip

80 cal

20 min

Nachos

A no-fail quick and easy crowd-pleaser.

530 cal

12 min

No Bake Queso Nachos

When you want queso nachos fast, without using the jarred stuff, try this recipe! These nachos are next level thanks to the Ooey Gooey Queso Hot Dip. We like to think of it as liquid gold, but it’s simply an addictive cheesy sauce with chunks of bell peppers and a bit of kick form chilies and paprika. And the best part? It’s made in the microwave in 5 min.

340 cal