re: Appetizer for Mexican Themed Dinner Party

Restaurant style queso: go to your local deli/grocer and get white American cheese, half and half, Herdez Salsa Verde, and 2 fresh jalapeños chopped. Heat up the half and half, and melt the white American cheese in it. I usually do a pound of cheese for a small container of half and half. Mix in the other ingredients and add some cumin and chili powder.

I grew up on Rotel dip and this blows it out of the water.

Thanks for all of the suggestions.

Layer a pack of Mickey Brown Tamales (or similar) into a baking 9×9 or so baking dish.

Cover with a 16 Oz of Chill

Cover that with a can of green chilli peppers

Cover that with sime freshly shredded Montery Jack and Cheddar

Bake till the cheese starts to turn a little brown

Serve as a dip with tortilla chips

You could do individual ramekins if you have them

I like the idea of doing a more fun app, but if that designation means you are responsible for the chips and salsa/guac, don't skip on that.

These mini shells would look like appetizer sized taco salads, can be found at almost any store, and could be filled with pico, ceviche, guac, ect.

That’s such a good idea. I love using those shells and it never occurred to me how much they look like mini taco salads.

Dorignac's in Metairie carries some deer tamales made on the Westbank that are truly delicious. not sure what area you're in