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Cinco De Mayo Party Food: Mexican Dips and Appetizers

A vibrant selection of Mexican dips and appetizers perfect for celebrating Cinco De Mayo with friends and family.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Guacamole
  • 2 ripe Avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1 medium Tomato diced
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Cilantro chopped
  • to taste Salt
Salsa
  • 3 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño Jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro chopped
Queso Dip
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles drained
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Chips
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips

Method
 

Prepare Guacamole
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in the diced tomato, red onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
Make Salsa
  1. Combine chopped tomatoes, red onion, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
Prepare Queso Dip
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Stir until melted and smooth.
Serve
  1. Arrange the guacamole, salsa, queso dip, and tortilla chips on a serving platter. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice levels in the salsa and queso dip according to your preference.

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