15 Speedy Tex Mex Meals and Snacks

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Hey busy parents and game day fans! Looking for a Tex-Mex fix that won’t break the bank or your schedule? From zesty breakfast burritos to hearty nachos perfect for game night, we’ve got you covered with 15 easy and delicious recipes that are sure to satisfy.

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn in a Cup)

Delicious Esquites (Mexican Street Corn in a Cup) ready to be enjoyed
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Easy to make with basic ingredients, Esquites is a Mexican street food snack consisting of creamy corn salad served in a cup!
Get the Recipe: Esquites (Mexican Street Corn in a Cup)

Chicken Enchilada Recipe with Three Cheese Chipotle Sauce

Enchiladas in a casserole dish, with chicken and cheese and a serving spoon.
Image Credit: Not Entirely Average

Three Cheese Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas pack smoky, cheesy, and spicy flavor into every bite with almost no effort. Tender chicken is wrapped in warm tortillas, smothered in gooey cheese, and baked until irresistible—these enchiladas vanish fast at any dinner table!

To learn more: Chicken Enchilada Recipe with Three Cheese Chipotle Sauce

Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Scrumptious Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwiches photo
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Make lunch spectacular with MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES! This easy twist on a classic is sure to please everyone at the table. Chicken salad loaded with taco seasoning, corn, peppers, and enchilada sauce. SO GOOD!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Mexican Street Corn Chicken

Yummy Mexican Street Corn Chicken picture
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

This quick and delicious Mexican Street Corn Chicken is bursting with bold color and full of your favorite Mexican food flavors.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Chicken

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn
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This dish features juicy sweet corn, smothered in a creamy, tangy sauce and showered with flavorful, crumbled cheese. Enjoy it on or off the cob for a delightful treat.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A bowl of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad.
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This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delicious fusion of flavors featuring charred corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy chili lime dressing all tossed together with tender pasta.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Mexican ground beef skillet recipe with melted cheese.
Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

Taco seasoning makes this Mexican ground beef recipe an easy and flavorful one-pan meal you can have on the table in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Mexican Mac and Cheese

Tasty Mexican Mac and Cheese on display
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Mexican Mac and Cheese is simple, spicy, and full of flavor! Made with just 7 ingredients and my secret method easy cheese sauce.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Mac and Cheese

Spicy Mexican Shrimp

Spicy Mexican Shrimp at its finest
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Spicy Mexican Shrimp is an irresistible appetizer or meal. The hot, sweet, savory, and spicy flavor mixture makes them so delicious!
Get the Recipe: Spicy Mexican Shrimp

Mexican Street Corn Totchos

Mexican street corn over tater tots in a white bowl.
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Crisp tator tots are smothered with Mexican street corn, jalapenos, & cheese. It’s a tasty side for ham and any main.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Totchos

Tex Mex Casserole

A tex mex casserole in a baking dish.
Photo credit: The Honour System

This easy Tex Mex Casserole is a crowd-pleasing recipe that is in high rotation in my kitchen. A cheesy, baked dish with ground beef and beans. A filling meal that is packed with protein.
Get the Recipe: Tex Mex Casserole

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Mexican Street Corn Dip
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Everyone loves the flavors of this creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips for dipping and your party will get started around the food! It pairs nicely with margaritas or any cocktail of choice.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Dip

Mexican Potato Skins

A beautifully presented photo of Mexican Potato Skins
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

These Mexican Potato Skins are as tasty as they are gorgeous! Crispy skinned with a seasoned beef filling and loaded with yummy toppings.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Potato Skins

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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