Recipe submitted by Ericka Sanchez.
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Busy calendars loaded with holidays, celebrations, parties and reunions make spring a perfect time for gathering with family and friends. Plus, springtime itself is worth celebrating thanks to warmer temperatures and longer days. Making the most of those joyous occasions calls for a menu filled with variety to keep everyone coming back for more.
Few options say “variety” quite like this Epic Taco Party Feast. Pay homage to Hispanic-style culinary and cultural traditions by loading your table with an array of family favorites like taquitos, tacos, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo and more. Add in the wholesomeness of cotija and queso fresco cheeses and cremas for a top-notch feast.
Elevating your dishes starts with these delicious options, but freestyling the menu is what truly makes it your own. Mix up proteins based on your loved ones’ preferences from carne asada and carnitas to shredded chicken and meatless options. Sprinkle, drizzle and layer cheeses according to your own cravings then finish with a range of toppings for customized classics.
Epic Taco Party Feast
Top Row, Left to Right:
Cheese taquitos
Salsa verde
Cotija Cheese, crumbled
Pico de gallo
Potato taquitos
Queso fresco, crumbled
Crema
Tequila with chili salt (optional)
Middle Row, Left to Right:
Carne asada tacos
Queso fresco, crumbled
Chicken street tacos
Chipotle crema
Carnitas tacos with hard shells
Bottom Row, Left to Right:
Cotija cheese, crumbled
Crema
Mexican rice
Carne asada tacos
Guacamole
To assemble top row: Place cheese taquitos in pan, salsa verde in bowl, cotija cheese in bowl, pico de gallo in bowl, potato taquitos on plate and queso fresco in bowl. Garnish potato taquitos with pico de gallo, guacamole, queso fresco and crema.
Optional: Add tray with tequila, cups and chili salt.
To assemble middle row: Place carne asada tacos on plate, queso fresco in bowl, chicken street tacos on plate, chipotle crema in bowl and carnitas tacos on serving tray.
To assemble bottom row: Place cotija cheese and crema in bowls, potato taquitos on serving tray, Mexican rice in bowl, carne asada tacos on plate and guacamole in bowl.
And don’t forget the “optional” tequila!
