176 mexican cheese recipes

A delicious rice dish that gets its wonderful flavor from the shredded cheddar cheese and a bit of chili powder.

Inspired by the chicken tortilla soup I had at Crocodile Café this tortilla soup comes together quickly and delivers loads of fresh Mexican recipe flavor.

Jalapeno chicken fajitas with lime-garlic marinated chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, and fresh toppings in warm flour tortillas. Simple marinade, big Tex-Mex flavor.

Chicken salad wraps with deli chicken salad, tomato, American cheese and crisp lettuce in warm flour tortillas. Five-minute lunch ready to grab and go.

Warm lobster tacos pair seared lobster medallions, jalapeño jack, and shredded spinach in flour tortillas, served over a bright yellow tomato salsa with serrano and lime.

Layers of seasoned refried beans, cubed SPAM, chili beans, cheddar, and Monterey Jack baked until bubbly, then topped with sour cream and olives. This hot layered dip feeds a crowd with tortilla chips.

Vegetarian sweet onion fajitas loaded with Vidalia onions, new potatoes, roma tomatoes, and carrots simmered in white wine with jalapeño and cilantro. Rolled up with Monterey Jack and yogurt in warm flour tortillas.

Crispy baked chimichangas stuffed with spiced black beans, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. Skip the deep fryer for this healthier take on the classic Tex-Mex favorite.

Crispy baked rice cups filled with creamy guacamole and salsa, a vegetarian Mexican appetizer with edible cheddar-cumin shells. Bite-size party food made in a mini muffin tin.

If you like spicy food, you will adore this scrumptious salad made with italian salad dressing and picante sauce.

Grilled burger topped with creamy guacamole and melted Monterey Jack cheese on a toasted bun. A simple Mexican-inspired twist on a classic hamburger.

Texas chile con queso, two ingredients only: a block of Velveeta and a can of Rotel tomatoes with green chiles. Melt, stir, dip. The Tex-Mex queso every Texan grew up on, ready in 20 minutes.

A club sandwich meets a burrito: ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese rolled up in a flour tortilla with lettuce and sprouts. A 5-minute no-cook lunch wrap that's light, fresh, and totally portable.

Polenta triangles with green chiles, roasted red peppers, corn, and sharp cheddar. Cooked polenta set in a pan, sliced into triangles. Stovetop or microwave method.

Chile con queso made on the stovetop with melty American cheese, sauteed onion, fresh tomato, and green chiles spiked with hot sauce. A smooth, scoopable queso dip ready in minutes for chips and game day.

Microwave black bean burritos done in minutes, no stove required. Spiced black beans, partly pureed for a creamy texture, wrapped in tortillas with a fresh avocado-tomato salsa. An easy vegetarian dinner.