7 Tequila-Infused Recipes for Cinco De Mayo

Pass the tequila!
Pass the tequila!

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and naturally, that has me thinking about tequila. (And now that song will be stuck in my head for the rest of the day, hooray.) We all know you can make a mean margarita with tequila. You can also use it to infuse flavor into all kinds of foods. Try these 7 tequila-infused recipes for a Cinco de Mayo meal you won't forget.






Steak with Mushroom Tequila Sauce
Steak with Mushroom Tequila Sauce

1. Steak with Mushroom Tequila Sauce
This mushroom tequila sauce is thick, rich, and complex. It's guaranteed to jazz up your next steak dinner.
Make steak with mushroom tequila sauce













Red Rocker Margarita Chicken Sandwich
Red Rocker Margarita Chicken Sandwich

2. Red Rocker Margarita Chicken Sandwich
This is not your ordinary chicken sandwich. It's marinated with tequila and inspired by Sammy Hagar. Interesting, to say the least.
Make red rocker margarita chicken sandwich







Margarita Cheesecake
Margarita Cheesecake

3. Margarita Cheesecake
Margarita meets cheesecake. Nothing can be bad about that.
Make margarita cheesecake













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Tequila Lime Salmon
Tequila Lime Salmon

4. Tequila Lime Salmon
This recipe's easy, yet impressive. The salmon is simply topped with a tequila flavored salsa. Don't forget the rice!
Make tequila lime salmon






Tequila Avocado Soup
Tequila Avocado Soup

5. Tequila Avocado Soup
Creamy dreamy avocado soup comes together with tequila. One bite and you'll be saying "Viva Mexico!"
Make tequila avocado soup







Tequila and Lime Baked Pineapple
Tequila and Lime Baked Pineapple

6. Tequila and Lime Baked Pineapple
This pineapple is baked, caramelized, and dripping with tequila and lime. Sign me up!
Make tequila and lime baked pineapple











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Tequila Chicken Quesadillas
Tequila Chicken Quesadillas

7. Tequila Chicken Quesadillas
Everyone loves quesadillas, and they'll love them even more when they taste this tequila chicken version full of big bold flavors and lots of cheese.
Make tequila chicken quesadillas








- By Paula Jones
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