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Appetizer for Mexican Themed Dinner Party

Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:18 pm
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28973 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:18 pm
Our monthly Dinner Club is Mexican themed for April. We're in charge of the appetizer. Need some ideas for something outside of the typical salsa and guacamole. Was maybe thinking a shrimp ceviche. Any suggestions from the F&D board?
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 4:19 pm
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83165 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:21 pm to
People love them some queso. I like to do a super loaded up one with rotel, chorizo or jimmy dean, spinach, etc. I have a small dip sized crock pot which is perfect for it.

Ceviche is crazy easy to make, and is a nice contrast to what I assume will be super heavy food. I use this Emeril recipe and do shrimp ceviche. I find people prefer shrimp over fish if there are picky eaters.

Seven layer dip is always a hit at parties.
Posted by jchamil
Member since Nov 2009
19880 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:22 pm to
My wife used to make these mini pepper nachos for stuff like that. Basically making nachos but instead of chips you use mini peppers

LINK

You can also do it with rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 4:23 pm
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
43521 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:24 pm to
Cerviche is a good idea. A bean dip is always good. Nachos such as a crawfish nacho or shrimp nacho. Place by me Serves Sopa de pescado, fish soup, as an app
Posted by Trauma14
Member since Aug 2010
6577 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:32 pm to
One of our family's go-to apps is seven layer dip. It has all the stuff (refried beans, guac, salsa, sour cream, cheese, peppers, olives, etc...) to enjoy with tortilla chips! It works great as an app and then left out for continual eating as the party continues after the meal!
Posted by jfw3535
South of Bunkie
Member since Mar 2008
5635 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:35 pm to
Got a smoker? Smoked queso is always a hit.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17918 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:35 pm to
quote:

Seven layer dip is always a hit at parties.


bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed jalpenos grilled (not sure if that is mexican) , but they will eat as many as you make

Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17918 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:37 pm to
my sister always makes pin wheels

flour tortilla then spread a very thin layer of cream cheese mixed with lime juice, then rolled up and sliced into pinwheels and have salsa to dip into
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139207 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 4:53 pm to
Posted by Tridentds
Sugar Land
Member since Aug 2011
24150 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 5:45 pm to
Do a pineapple salsa. Will be a hit.
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 5:49 pm
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38223 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 5:50 pm to
Make the margaritas right and no ones gonna care what apps you serve. You’ll be able to get by with Tostitos and Lays cheese dip.
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22579 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 6:01 pm to
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
43521 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 6:12 pm to
This post was edited on 4/6/21 at 6:14 pm
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
18360 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 6:54 pm to
Taquitos!!!!
Posted by Sun God
Member since Jul 2009
52786 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 7:01 pm to
Homemade flautas and ninfa’s green sauce
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
68469 posts
Posted on 4/6/21 at 11:05 pm to
Mexican egg rolls. Lots of variations out there. I like the southwestern myself.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 4/7/21 at 12:23 am to
Taquitos or flautas would be my choice
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38223 posts
Posted on 4/7/21 at 6:14 am to
quote:

Ceviche is crazy easy to make


LL, do you cook the shrimp per the recipe or just add them raw? Or have you ever used left over shrimp from a boil?
Posted by Lambdatiger1989
NOLA
Member since Jan 2012
2558 posts
Posted on 4/7/21 at 7:18 am to

I did this pulled pork tostado as an app for a dinner I cooked. It has pulled pork, Mexican street corn, arugula, pickled red onions, chipotle crema, and cojita cheese
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49696 posts
Posted on 4/7/21 at 7:21 am to
Nacho cheese sauce

All you need is the sodium citrate. Can melt in a pot instead of sous vide and blend. I just use a stick blender.

Quick and easy.
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