Cinco de Mayo Appetizers: 7 Great Recipes!

Angela Nightingale in Food on Apr 23, 2012

Cinco de Mayo is nationwide celebration that occurs every year on May 5th. On this day, friends and families come together and enjoy traditional Mexican food and drinks while celebrating Mexican heritage and pride. As with most holidays, the most important part of any party is the food. For that reason, we’ve put together a list of 8 delicious appetizers that will make this Cinco de Mayo celebration one to remember.

Here are 7 great recipes to consider serving at your Cinco de Mayo party this year:

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1. Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

[Source: KraftRecipes.com]

2. Spicy Mango Salsa

[Source: ChefHeidiFink.com]

3. Chicken Tequila Taquitos

[Source: Food.Gather.com]

4. 7-Layer Mexican Dip

[Source: PennyMaxwell.wordpress.com]

5. Spicy Guacamole

[Source: FancyLittleThings.com]

6. Mini Taco Salads

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7. Mini Mexican Pizzas

[Source: KidsFunReviewed.com]

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