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Mexican Side Recipes

Every great Mexican entrée deserves a great side dish.

Classics include: Frijoles de la Olla, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, and Cilantro Lime Rice.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle

Garlic Butter Rice

Spicy Green Chile Bacon Mac and Cheese

Ensalada de Coditos (Mexican Macaroni Salad)

Carne a la Tampiqueña (Mexican Steak)

Easy Macaroni Salad with Cheese, Spam, & Dill Pickles

Mexican Escabeche (Pickled Jalapeños & Carrots)

Cilantro Lime Rice

Healthy Carne Asada Steak Salad

Fideo Seco

Crema Mexicana (Mexican-Style Sour Cream)

Meaty Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Bison

Parsley-Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Orange Juice & Pomegranate Seeds

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts

Waldorf Salad with Yogurt (No Mayo!)

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Elote en Vaso (a.k.a. Esquites)

Mexican Pickled Onions (Cebollas en Escabeche)

Espagueti Verde (Green Spaghetti with Poblano Cream Sauce)

Cheesy Cornbread In A Skillet

Spicy Coleslaw For Fish Tacos

Ensalada de Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Salad)