Mexican Toppers Recipes

25 TACO TOPPINGS FOR YOUR NEXT TACO BAR

Steps:

• Choose a few desired toppings and fillings from the list above.
• Serve with tortillas and let everyone customize their tacos!

MEXICAN TOPPERS

Steps:

• 1. For mild salsa, discard pepper seeds and membrane. For hot salsa, use seeds and membrane. Finely chop pepper. In medium bowl toss together chili pepper, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the onion, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice. Stir in salt, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.2. For guacamole, in medium bowl mash together avocado, remaining 2 tablespoons onion, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice. Stir in water.3. Top crackers with either salsa or guacamole. Place one shrimp on each. Top with sour cream and cilantro sprigs.

MASHED POTATOES WITH MEXICAN CHILI-CHEESE TOPPER

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in milk and dry potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed; whip with fork.
• In 1-quart saucepan, cook beans and tomatoes over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Spoon onto individual servings of potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and onions.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH MEXICAN TOPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with fork; place on large cookie sheet. Bake 1 hour or until tender. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, beans, corn and tomatoes in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cilantro.
• Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, cutting almost to but not through bottom of potato; fluff pulp with fork. Return potatoes to cookie sheet. Top potatoes with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Top with sour cream.