Best 2 Mexican Botana Platter Recipes

Looking for a delicious and festive appetizer platter to serve at your next party or gathering? A Mexican botana platter is the perfect choice! This flavorful and colorful dish is sure to be a hit with everyone. With a variety of Mexican-inspired snacks and treats, it's the perfect way to start your meal or enjoy as a light snack. From spicy nachos to tangy salsa and creamy guacamole, this platter has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a delicious Mexican botana platter that will impress your guests.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN BOTANA PLATTER

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Growing up at the very tip of Texas, this beef and chicken fajita, bean, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream recipe has always been an all-in-one hit at restaurants or any get together! Serve with Spanish rice and fresh warm flour tortillas! You can also use grilled shrimp or sausage as your meat and save time by using tortilla chips in the bag, but the taste won't be authentic.

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 pounds beef skirt steak
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 cups refried beans
salt to taste
lemon pepper to taste
4 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 cup corn oil
24 corn tortillas
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
⅓ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package shredded American cheese
12 ounces sour cream
2 large tomatoes, chopped
4 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rub beef and chicken with fajita seasoning and 2 teaspoons garlic powder. Cut beef and chicken into 1-inch strips, and set aside.
In a saucepan, warm refried beans over medium-low heat.
Stir salt, lemon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder into mashed avocados. Set aside.
Heat corn oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas in half, then cut in half again to make 4 triangular pieces per tortilla. Place into the skillet as many tortilla pieces as will fit without overlapping, and fry until crisp; repeat this process until all the tortilla pieces have been fried. Remove crisp tortillas to paper towels. Discard oil, and wipe out skillet.
Return skillet to medium heat, and stir in beef, chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes; then stir in cilantro.
Layer the tortilla pieces along the bottom of a large baking dish. Spread refried beans evenly over tortilla pieces. Sprinkle cheese over beans, then spread meat mixture evenly on top.
Bake in preheated oven until cheese and beans are bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and drop sour cream and guacamole by tablespoonfuls in various places across the top. Sprinkle tomatoes and jalapenos on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 119.5 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 958.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

MEXICAN BOTANA PLATTER

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I found this amazing casserole on allrecipes submitted by rhonda35. WOW. Tweaked it a tad--don't believe in processed cheese.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 lbs skirt steaks
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 cups refried beans
salt
lemon pepper
4 avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 cup corn oil
24 corn tortillas
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 lb low-fat cheddar cheese
2 large tomatoes, chopped
4 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Rub beef and chicken with fajita seasoning and 2 teaspoons garlic powder. Cut beef and chicken into 1-inch strips, and set aside.
In a saucepan, warm refried beans over medium-low heat.
Stir salt, lemon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder into mashed avocados. Set aside.
Heat corn oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas in quarters. Place into the skillet as many tortilla pieces as will fit without overlapping, and fry until crisp; repeat this process until all the tortilla pieces have been fried. Remove crisp tortillas to paper towels. Discard oil, and wipe out skillet.
Return skillet to medium heat, and stir in beef, chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes; then stir in cilantro.
Layer the tortilla pieces along the bottom of a large baking dish. Spread refried beans evenly over tortilla pieces. Sprinkle cheese over beans, then spread meat mixture evenly on top.
Bake in preheated oven until cheese and beans are bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and drop sour cream and guacamole by tablespoonfuls in various places across the top. Sprinkle tomatoes and jalapeños on top.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your botanas.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to botanas, so get creative and try new things.
Make it a party. Botanas are perfect for sharing, so invite your friends and family over for a fun and festive gathering.
Use toothpicks or small skewers to hold your botanas together. This will make them easier to eat and will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Serve your botanas with a variety of dipping sauces. This will allow your guests to customize their snacks to their own liking.

Conclusion:

Botanas are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and other gatherings. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a botana that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a tasty and easy snack, give one of these botana recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!