For many, Cinco de Mayo is a fun and festive holiday that celebrates Mexican food and drinks, but it is much more than that. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a historical event where the Mexican Army won the Battle of Puebla against the French Army in 1862.
While traditional carne asada street tacos and refreshing margaritas are fun to have, there’s so much more to Mexican dishes, much like this cultural holiday. Explore this blog to discover easy Cinco de Mayo recipes that will add some fun to your celebration.
Oven Baked Nachos
This recipe will be your new go-to party snack. Piled high with your favorite toppings, these crispy, cheesy oven-baked nachos are so delicious—and they’re even better paired with a refreshing Margarita. These nachos are fun, flavor-packed and come together in no time. Add them to your festive menu and watch them disappear fast!
Ingredients
- Cleo & Leo Tortilla Chips
- Cleo & Leo Rotisserie Chicken
- Stater Bros. Black Beans
- Stater Bros. Monterey Jack Cheese
- Stater Bros. Mild Cheddar Cheese
- Stater Bros. Freshly Made Guacamole
- Roma Tomatoes, diced
- Cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Spread tortilla chips on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken and drained beans.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Avocado and Roasted Corn Salsa
5-Ingredient Green Chicken Enchiladas
If you love enchiladas, you must try these 5-Ingredient Green Chicken Enchiladas. They’re simple, yet full of flavor. Tender rotisserie chicken from our Service Deli is wrapped in soft corn tortillas, drenched in smoky green chili enchilada sauce, and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. After a quick broil, you’ve got a comforting, cheesy dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 can (19 ounces) medium green chile enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast meat
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 8 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped avocado, fresh cilantro leaves and/or sour cream for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°; spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, chicken and 1/4 cup onion. Makes about 2 cups.
- Spread 3/4 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of prepared dish. On microwave-safe plate, stack tortillas between 2 damp paper towels; heat in microwave oven on high 30 seconds. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center; fold sides of tortilla over filling and place, seam side down, in prepared dish. Spread remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce over enchiladas; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons onion. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil; bake 12 minutes. Remove foil; turn broiler to high and broil 2 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
- Serve enchiladas garnished with avocado, cilantro and/or sour cream, if desired.
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Pollo Asado Flautas
These crispy flautas are so irresistible, your friends and family will be coming back for seconds! The perfect crunch of the tortilla combined with the tender Pollo Asado from our Service Deli is delicious on its own, but when topped with fresh guacamole and a drizzle of Cacique crema, it’s next level. A must-have for your Cinco de Mayo celebration!
Ingredients
- Stater Bros. Vegetable Oil
- ½ White Onion, diced
- 1 or 2 Jalapeños, diced (remove seeds if desired)
- Stater Bros. Criolla Corn & Flour Tortillas
- Cleo & Leo Pollo Asado from our service deli, shredded
- Stater Bros. Shredded Lettuce
- Guacamole from our Fresh Cut Station
- Stater Bros. Fresh Salsa, pick your favorite variety
- Cacique Crema
- Cacique Queso Fresco
Directions
- Heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil in a large pan. Add onions and jalapeños and cook until onions are translucent. Add shredded pollo asado and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan.
- Wrap tortillas in wet paper towels and microwave for 1 minute.
- Add pollo asado mixture to the tortillas and roll. Use a toothpick to secure if needed.
- Fry flautas until golden brown and crispy. Be sure to remove toothpicks before serving.
- Serve topped with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, guacamole, salsa, crema, and queso fresco.
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Avocado and Roasted Corn Salsa
Our Avocado and Roasted Corn Salsa is the perfect Cinco de Mayo dip, bringing together smoky, charred corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. With a hint of heat from jalapeño and a sprinkle of Cotija cheese, it’s the ultimate snack for tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 5 Ears of Corn, husked
- 3 tbsp. Full Circle Market Organic Olive Oil
- 2 Limes, juiced
- 2 to 3 tbsp. Stater Bros. Mayonnaise
- 2 Garlic Cloves, grated
- ¾ tsp. Stater Bros. Salt
- ½ cup Red Onion, diced
- 2 Avocados, cubed
- 1 Jalapeño, finely diced
- ½ cup Cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ cup Green Onion, diced
- ½ cup Cacique Cotija, crumbled
- Fresh Made Tortilla Chips from our Service Deli
Directions
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add corn and cook on all sides until lightly charred. Set aside and let cool.
- Combine olive oil, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and salt and whisk together. Set aside.
- Once the corn is cooled, cut the kernels from the cob and add to a large bowl. Add red onion, green onion, cilantro, jalapeño, cotija, and avocado.
- Pour dressing over salsa and toss to combine. Top with additional cilantro and cheese.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Queso Bean Dip
You need to try this Queso Bean Dip its guaranteed to be a party favorite. Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, it’s served warm and absolutely addicting. A must-have for your Cinco de Mayo spread, especially when paired with our authentic, homemade tortilla chips from the Service Deli. Your guests won’t be able to stop dipping!
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz.) Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans
- 1 can (10 oz.) Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
- 16 oz. Velveeta, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ cup Green Onions, chopped + additional for garnish
- Stater Bros. Tortilla Strips, for serving
Directions
- Combine refried beans, undrained tomatoes, Velveeta, and onions in a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium-low heat until Velveeta melts, about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Garnish with additional green onions and serve with tortilla chips.
