Best 20 Mexican Fiesta Recipes

MEXICAN FIESTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onions and zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, 2/3 cup water, and the corn. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, then stir in the black beans.
• 3. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa in the bottom of the baking dish. Lay 4 tortillas over the salsa, and spoon half of the meat mixture on top. Cover with 3/4 cup of the salsa and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Top with 4 more tortillas and the remaining 3/4 cup salsa. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the top.
• 4. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve, topped with scallions and sour cream.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

MEXICAN FIESTA BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Mix water and dry milk together in a large bowl. Add chorizo, tortillas, eggs, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, corn, green chile, pepper Jack cheese, bell pepper, and green onions. Mix well. Pour into the prepared dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the middle is set, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven; spread sour cream on top and sprinkle with Mexican cheese. Return to the oven to melt cheese, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly before serving.

FIESTA MEXICAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.

MEXICAN FIESTA BITES

Steps:

• Smooth about a teaspoon of refried beans over the top of the Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®. Sprinkle lightly with taco seasoning.
• Add a layer of guacamole, then salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
• Top with some chopped tomatoes, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and Cheddar cheese. Place an olive slice on the top.

MEXICAN FIESTA SOUP

Steps:

• In large saucepan combine salsa, black beans, corn, turkey and broth.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
• Garnish each serving with sour cream and cilantro.

MEXICAN FIESTA DIP

Steps:

• Take a large platter and spread out a layer of refried beans on the bottom. Combine the avocados, lemon juice, salt and pepper and spread the mixture on top of the beans. Combine the sour cream and chipotle. Spread that mixture on top of the avocado mixture. Chop and combine the green onions, tomatoes and olives. Spread the mixture in a ring around the outside of the platter. Garnish the top with cheddar cheese and serve with tortilla chips.

MEXICAN FIESTA STEAK STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and garlic in oil until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add peppers and onion to pan; stir-fry until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies, salt, oregano, pepper and beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

MEXICAN FIESTA DIP

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey until no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. , Spread refried beans on a 12-in. serving platter. Top with the turkey, lettuce, salsa, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and olives. Serve with chips.

MEXICAN FIESTA BAKE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef, and drain excess fat.
• Add water, taco seasoning, and salsa.
• Cook for 15 minutes or until water is reduced.
• Place beef in small casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of cheese.
• Mix corn bread according to package directions and add remaining cheese.
• Mix.
• Spread corn bread on top of beef.
• Bake at 400 degree for 20 minutes or until corn bread is golden brown on top.

CROCK POT CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN (AKA FIESTA CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to crock pot EXCEPT cream cheese & yes, you can add the chicken breasts frozen.
• Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours.
• Add the package of cream cheese (whole) to top of cooking chicken mixture for last 30 minute of cooking.
• Serve over cooked rice or egg noodles with a dollup of sour cream & sprinkles of shredded cheddar if desired.

MEXICAN FIESTA DIP MIX (IN A JAR)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the spices and store in an airtight container.
• Attach this to the jar: Mexican Fiesta Dip. Makes two cups. In a medium mixing bowl combine 3 tablespoons of the Dip Mix with the mayonnaise and sour cream. Whisk the mixture until smooth. (Check if you want to add more of the Dip Mix or more mayo/sour cream.).
• Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight (best).
• If you do this at home and you have some fresh herbs around then add some. I like to add fresh chives, parsley or coriander.
• Serve with tortilla chips (works best!)or fresh vegetables.

MEXICAN FIESTA SOUP WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO AND CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tomatillos on a small rimmed baking sheet. Roast in oven, turning once midway through, until they are softened and slightly charred, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool slightly. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor; add cilantro, 1 garlic clove, and lime juice. Process until smooth and combined; set aside.
• Lightly coat bottom of a large nonstick saucepan with cooking spray. Add onion, remaining garlic clove, and diced jalapeno; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Add cumin, tomatoes, corn, and chicken stock. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in 3 tablespoons reserved tomatillo mixture, and season with pepper. Add sliced avocado. Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with jalapeno slices, if desired. Serve with remaining tomatillo pesto.

MEXICAN FIESTA PIE

Steps:

• saute onion in a small amount of oil until tender.
• Add beef and brown, stirring.
• Drain grease from meat and add taco seasoning packet along with 1/3 cup of water.
• simmer, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, place 3 flour tortillas on bottom of a 9 inch pie pan, spreading tortillas out to cover the entire bottom of the pan.
• Spread 1/2 of the refried beans over the tortillas.
• Add 1/2 of the green chilies.
• Cover with half of the meat mixtureand 1 cup of the cheese.
• Repeat the layers and top with cruched tortilla chips.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• top with chopped tomatoes and serve with taco sauce, if desired.

MEXICAN FIESTA CASSEROLE RECIPE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. In a large sauté pan, add the Red Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper, Onion and the oil. Sauté just until the veggies are tender, then transfer them to a large bowl. 3. Now add the Ground Beef or Turkey to the sauté pan and brown the meat. Drain then add the Taco Mix and the Water and heat until thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly. 4. In a small bowl combine the Sour Cream and the Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup, set aside. 5. Add the Corn and the Rice to the bowl with the Peppers and Onion. 6. Now stir the Soup mixture in with the Corn and Rice mixture. Add 1 Tablespoon of the Chopped Cilantro into the mixture as well. 7. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the Rice and Corn mixture into the bottom of the pan and spread into an even layer. 8. Next spread the Ground Beef or Ground Turkey mixture evenly over the first layer. 9. Cover the baking dish with foil and pop it into the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. All ovens cook differently so check at 20 minutes. You want the Casserole to be heated through and slightly bubbly. 10. When the Casserole is done remove it from the oven, remove the foil and evenly spread the Cheese on top of the Casserole. 11. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the Cheese is melted. 12. Remove the Casserole from the Oven and sprinkle the Cilantro, Black Olives and Tomatoes on top. 13. Wait 5-8 minutes before serving. If you cut into the Casserole right away, it can fall apart, just like lasagna! ~ Serve this Casserole with a side of Sour Cream.

MEXICAN FIESTA GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Heat the oil in a 9-10 inch cast iron skillet or baking pan in oven.
• In a large bowl, sift cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl; stir mixture together.
• Remove the hot pan from the oven; pour in batter.
• Bake 25 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
• Cool 5 minutes before cutting.
• Enjoy!

FAST FIESTA MEXICAN RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook ravioli per package instructions.
• In large skillet, combine enchilada sauce and salsa.
• Stir and cook until heated through.
• Drain ravioli and add to enchilada sauce/salsa mixture.
• Stir to coat.
• Top with cheese and olives.
• Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes over low heat until cheese is melted.

MEXICAN FIESTA SPOON BISCUITS

Steps:

• Separate biscuits; cut each biscuit into 8 pieces.
• Add the biscuit pieces and salsa to a bowl, toss gently to combine.
• Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Top with cheese and sprinkle remaining ingredients evenly over the top.
• Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set; let rest 15 minutes.
• Cut into squares.
• Good served with soup and salad.